Senior Technical Animator - Sledgehammer Games

Activision; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sledgehammer Games in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Senior Technical Animator with a focus on game scripting and cinematic scenes implementation to join our team. You will work closely with Designers, Animators, and Technical Animators to build immersive content for major titles.

Your collaboration with a multidisciplinary group and ability to prototype quickly will be essential in delivering high-quality gameplay sequences in a hybrid studio setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in game scripting and technical art roles.
• Working with real-time game engines or editor toolchains.
• Strong 3D art production knowledge and pipeline experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers, Animators, and Technical Animators to build cinematic scenes.
• Work with established game engine and animation systems to implement content.
• Support content creators with iterative prototyping and debugging.

Skills

Game scripting

Technical design

Animation/Tech art

Real-time engines

Proprietary engine

3D art production

Python scripting

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Technical Animation/Art Degree

Job description

Job Title

Senior Technical Animator - Sledgehammer Games

Requisition ID: R027891

Job Opening Type: New Position / Headcount

Job Description

Your Platform

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III." We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.

We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto, Canada. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States, the U.K. and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Please note: This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our Toronto Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.

Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for SledgehammerGames on your favorite social media platform.

Your Mission

We are building a culture of collaboration and seeking an imaginative, skillful, and versatile Senior Technical Animator with a focus on game scripting and cinematic scenes implementation to join our team in Toronto, Canada. If you share a passion for developing groundbreaking worlds and player experiences, then this may be the position you've been waiting for!

Work with established game engine and animation systems within digital creation tools.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Designers, Animators and Technical Animators cultivating a positive team dynamic.

Work quickly and effectively to support content creators.

Technical design and narrative scene support, and animation prop rig creation.

Player Profile

• Experience in game scripting, technical design, animation roles or technical art.
• Professional or personal experience working with real time game engines.
• Good understanding of proprietary engine and related tools.
• Strong artistic skills and working knowledge of 3D art production.
• Working understanding of Python tool and pipeline development.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with the development team.
• Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Must be flexible and comfortable with prototyping and quick iteration.
• An adaptable and continuous learning attitude.

Bonus Points

• Technical Animation/Art Degree.
• Proficiency in building skeletons, skinning and rigging in Maya
• Knowledge of real-time physics and ragdolls, pre-baked simulation, or shader creation.
• Experience in in-game cinematics and capturing and editing skills.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Researchshows that women and members ofother under‑representated groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, infact,they often do!At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. Assuch, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changedas directed bythe Companyat any time to promote and supportour business and relationships with industry partners.

OurWorld

At Activision,westrive to createthe most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re drivenbyour mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. ... We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and dive