Senior Gameplay Animator - Unreal Engine 5 & AAA Games

Epic Games; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game development company in Montreal is seeking a mid to Senior Gameplay Animator to create character-specific animations and collaborate across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have experience working on AAA games, possessing a strong animation reel. Familiarity with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 is essential to implement animations effectively. The position offers a creative environment where your artistic talent can thrive, alongside competitive benefits including full medical coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Robust mental well-being program

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Gameplay Animator on AAA games for console, PC, and/or mobile.
• Strong animation reel showing expertise in character and creature animation.
• Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions.

Responsibilities

• Create character-specific gameplay animations in Maya and Unreal Engine.
• Take animation from concept through implementation in Unreal Engine 5.
• Drive collaboration across disciplines including Production and Design.

Skills

Experience with AAA games

Key-framed character animation

Gameplay feel and timing

Familiarity with Maya

Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

A leading video game development company in Montreal is seeking a mid to Senior Gameplay Animator to create character-specific animations and collaborate across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have experience working on AAA games, possessing a strong animation reel. Familiarity with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 is essential to implement animations effectively. The position offers a creative environment where your artistic talent can thrive, alongside competitive benefits including full medical coverage and a retirement savings plan.