Technical Animator (Contract)

Lucky VR; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading game development studio is seeking a Technical Animator who will work on gameplay animation focusing on implementation and optimization. The ideal candidate has experience with major game engines, animation systems, and a passion for game development. This role is based remotely and involves working closely with art and gameplay teams to enhance the visual quality of projects.

Qualifications

• Shipped titles or prototypes in a major game engine.
• Experience with animation graphs techniques: State machines, Blend Trees.
• Understanding of body mechanics and animation principles.

Responsibilities

• In-game implementation and optimization of gameplay animation features.
• Developing and improving animation systems and tools.
• Prototyping visual parts of new gameplay mechanics.
• Updating animation assets using specified tools.
• Participation in Motion Capture sessions.
• Maintaining the animation workflow.

Skills

Good communication and problem solving skills

Next-gen game animation systems architecture

Keyframe animation and motion capture data

Basic knowledge of Coding and/or Scripting (C++, C#, Python)

Passion for making games

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Python batch tools

Job description

Lucky VR is a multi-platform (VR, PC, Mobile, Playstation) game development studio that’s creating the next generation of online social gaming. Our exclusive partnership with PokerStars (the world’s largest poker site) has propelled our debut game (Vegas Infinite) to becoming one of the most popular multiplayer games in VR and beyond.

Originally based in Toronto, our team has adopted remote working for the future. As we continue to scale our product and team, we’re looking for talented people to help make our ambitions a reality. If you’re passionate about gaming and taking on big challenges we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Role

We are looking for a Technical Animator to join us on a contract. Working tightly with our Technical Art, Art, and Gameplay teams, this individual will be focused on gameplay animation. That includes in-game implementation, optimization, maintenance, debugging and setting asset requirements, in order to reach the best looking visual results.

Responsibilities

• In-game implementation and optimization of gameplay animation features and assets in cooperation with Gameplay Animators and Designers.
• Developing and improving in-game animation systems and tools in cooperation with Animation Programmers.
• Prototyping the visual part of new gameplay mechanics in cooperation with Gameplay Animators and Designers.
• Animation asset updates using Maya, MotionBuilder or Python batch tools.
• Participation in Motion Capture sessions, in order to keep the acting performance within the gameplay requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining the animation workflow, folders, naming conventions, and engine-related structures.

Qualifications

• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Shipped titles and/or own prototypes and research in one of the major game engines.
• Knowledge of next-gen game animation systems architecture.
• Animation graphs techniques - State machines, Blend Trees, Blendspaces and Procedural Animation constructions.
• Experience with keyframe animation and motion capture data, animation principles and body mechanics.
• Basic knowledge of Coding and/or Scripting. (C++, C#, Python), to be able to read and update game code and scripts.
• Passion for making games.

Lucky VR is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Please note, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply. We value passion and work ethic over years of experience or knowledge of casino games. If you are interested in working on the cutting edge of technology, we want to work with you.