Senior Cinematics Animator — AAA Game Studio (Hybrid)

Activision; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan

RRSP match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health programs

Job summary

Treyarch in Vancouver, BC (and Playa Vista, CA) is seeking a world-class Senior Cinematics Animator. You will push storytelling and gameplay quality, mentoring others, and bridging animation with engineering and design to deliver top-tier characters and scenes.

This role requires 8+ years in game animation, expert Maya, motion capture, and strong communication. Onsite four days per week with potential future changes to fit business needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in the game industry, shipping AAA titles.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and body mechanics.
• Expert knowledge of Maya and motion-capture editing techniques.
• Mentorship and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality animations with a focus on character performances and gameplay.
• Collaborate with animators, designers, artists, and software engineers to address areas of need.
• Contribute to development of new techniques and processes for animation implementation.
• Participate in planning and directing motion capture shoots.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to maintain productivity.

Job description

Treyarch in Vancouver, BC (and Playa Vista, CA) is seeking a world-class Senior Cinematics Animator. You will push storytelling and gameplay quality, mentoring others, and bridging animation with engineering and design to deliver top-tier characters and scenes.

This role requires 8+ years in game animation, expert Maya, motion capture, and strong communication. Onsite four days per week with potential future changes to fit business needs.