Senior Technical Animator

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Technical Animator will be responsible for setting up and maintaining character rigs and systems for humans, animals, and creatures. This role involves collaborating with the art team to develop models and with the animation group to create artist-friendly rigs. The animator will also assist the animation team with technical issues, troubleshoot in-game animation problems, and seek opportunities to improve the animation pipeline. The animator is expected to develop new techniques, design character dynamics, create tools, and maintain technical documentation. The position requires strong Maya rigging skills, Python scripting, and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and take initiative. This role involves using UE5 and DCC to streamline workflows, and collaborating with the Character TD on pipeline and tool development.
Must have:
  • Experience with Maya and Unreal character pipelines.
  • Experience in creating modular systems for varied character types.
  • Knowledge of character rigging techniques and principles.
  • Strong Python and Maya scripting proficiency.
Perks:
  • Flexibility of working remotely or in the office.
  • Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one.
  • Transportation and meal allowance.
  • Referral bonus.
  • RRSP with employer contribution.

Job Details

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Animateur Technique – Créateur De Systèmes Animables

NetEase Games Montréal

NetEase Games Montréal, membre du groupe ThunderFire de NetEase Games – fait partie des leaders de l’industrie du développement et de l’édition de jeux vidéo. Notre objectif est d'offrir la meilleure expérience de jeu possible sur console, PC et mobile sur les marchés internationaux, et de collaborer chaleureusement avec des talents du monde entier pour produire des chefs-d'œuvre à travers l’innovation et une belle inspiration créative.

Description de poste
NetEase est actuellement à la recherche d'un animateur technique dynamique qui apportera une richesse d'expérience et une volonté de collaboration dans l'avancement des systèmes d'animation.

Dans ce rôle, vous utiliserez UE5 et les DCCs pour rationaliser les flux de travail, permettant aux animateurs de répondre à nos normes élevées en matière d'animation tout en améliorant la réactivité du gameplay et les comportements des personnages. De plus, cette personne collaborera avec le Directeur Technique Personnage sur le développement de pipelines et d'outils pour un titre non annoncé. Ce rôle exige de solides compétences en matière de rigging/setup Maya ainsi qu'une compréhension de l'anatomie et de la déformation réaliste pour créer des personnages stylisés convaincants.

Une communication efficace et un penchant pour le travail d'équipe sont essentiels pour exceller dans ce poste.

Responsabilités :

  • Mettre en place et entretenir les systèmes et les systèmes animables des personnages (humains, animaux, créatures).
  • Collaborer avec l'équipe artistique pour développer des modèles répondant aux exigences techniques.
  • Travailler en collaboration avec le groupe d'animation pour créer des rigs conviviaux pour les artistes répondant aux besoins des animation et du gameplay.
  • Assister l'équipe d'animation dans la résolution de tout problème technique d'animation.
  • Résoudre les problèmes liés à l'implémentation d'animations en jeu.
  • Rechercher des opportunités pour améliorer notre pipeline d'animation et proposer des solutions pour optimiser les processus techniques d'animation.
  • Développer de nouvelles techniques et processus pour atteindre nos objectifs esthétiques visuels.
  • Concevoir et mettre en place la dynamique des personnages (comme le tissu et les cheveux).
  • Créer des outils pour simplifier le flux de travail et le pipeline.
  • Fournir et maintenir la documentation technique.
  • Être une force positive et créative au sein de l'équipe, travaillant de manière à soutenir et encourager une culture diversifiée et inclusive.

Qualifications :

  • Expérience dans la conception de pipelines de personnages avec Maya et Unreal
  • Expérience dans la création de systèmes modulaires et flexibles pour un grand nombre de types de personnages variés
  • Expérience dans la création d'outils efficaces pouvant s'adapter aux besoins du projet.
  • Connaissance approfondie des techniques et des principes de rigging de personnages.
  • Capacité à créer des déformations attrayantes (skinning).
  • Expérience dans la création/modification d'outils de rigging automatique et de skinning.
  • Solides compétences en scripting Python et Maya
  • Fortes compétences en résolution de problèmes et capacité à trouver des solutions pragmatiques.
  • Capacité avérée à être autonome et à prendre des initiatives pour trouver des réponses et résoudre les problèmes.

Pourquoi nous pourrions être la compagnie parfaite pour toi:

Nous offrons l’expérience unique de faire partie de la création d'une nouvelle équipe de jeu internationale en plein cœur de Montréal, qui bénéficie de la richesse de la diversité de ses membres et de l’échange culturel avec nos partenaires à Hangzhou.

Nous offrons également :

  • Flexibilité du travail à distance ou le confort de nos bureaux;
  • Couverture d'assurance et télémédecine dès le 1er jour;
  • Indemnité transports et repas;
  • Prime de référencement;
  • REER avec contribution de l'employeur.

Rejoins-nous pour travailler sur un projet ambitieux, dans une atmosphère unique de start-up et avec une équipe de développeurs de jeux passionnés et pleins d'énergie !

Technical Animator - Rigging

NetEase Games Montréal

NetEase Games Montréal, ThunderFire Group of NetEase Games - is one of the leading developers and publishers in the gaming industry. Focused on delivering the best quality gaming experience on console, PC and mobile to international markets, we warmly seek collaboration with talents around the world to produce masterpieces through innovation and inspiration.

Job description
NetEase is currently in search of a dynamic Technical Animator who will brings a wealth of experience and a drive for collaboration in advancing animation systems.

In this role, you'll be utilizing UE5 and DCC to streamline workflows, empowering animators to meet our high animation standards while also enhancing gameplay responsiveness and character behaviors. Also, this person will collaborate with the Character TD on pipeline and tool development on an unannounced title. This role requires strong Maya rigging/setup skills as well as understanding of anatomy and realistic deformation to create compelling stylized characters.

Effective communication and a penchant for teamwork are essential for excelling in this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and maintain character (humans, animals, creatures) rigs and systems.
  • Collaborate with the art team to develop models that meet technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with animation group to create artist-friendly rigs that satisfy animation/gameplay needs.
  • Support the animation team with any technical animation issues they may have.
  • Problem solving in-game animation implementation issues.
  • Look for opportunities to improve our animation pipeline and provide solutions for technical animation efficiencies and issues.
  • Develop new techniques and processes to further push visual aesthetic goals.
  • Design and set up character dynamics (i.e. cloth, hair)
  • Create tools to streamline workflow/pipeline.
  • Provide and maintain technical documentation.
  • Be a positive and creative force in the team, working in a manner that supports and encourages a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications:

  • Experience designing character pipelines with Maya and Unreal
  • Experience creating modular and flexible systems for a large number of varied character types
  • Experience creating efficient tools that can adapt with project needs.
  • In-depth knowledge of character rigging techniques and principles
  • Ability to create appealing skin deformations.
  • Experience creating/modifying auto-rigging and skinning tools.
  • Strong Python and Maya scripting proficiency
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find pragmatic solutions.
  • Proven ability to be self-sufficient and take initiative to seek answers and address issues.

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

We also offer:

- The flexibility of working remotely or the comfort of our office,

- Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one,

- Transportation and meal allowance,

- Referral bonus,

- RRSP with employer contribution.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique ‘Start-Up Atmosphere’ and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Please be noted that ONLY one application can be made at a time. Duplicated application will be withdrawn.

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