Lead Cinematic Animator for AAA Games (Motion Capture)

Hasbro; Austin (TX); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wizards of the Coast in Montreal seeks a Senior Cinematic Animator to lead high‑quality cinematic sequences that integrate with gameplay. You will work across Cinématique, Design, and Engineering to deliver narrative moments for a AAA project, starting in preproduction.

The role demands collaboration, a strong eye for cinematic rhythm, and hands‑on animation work. Join a growing team at Wizards of the Coast, backed by Hasbro, to craft experiences that spark imagination and storytelling across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional cinematic animation experience in videogames or film.
• Strong cinematic principles: rhythm, camera work, shot selection, and character performance.
• Excellent cleanup and polish of motion capture data.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality cinematic animations using motion capture and keyframe techniques.
• Collaborate with the Cinematic Director to define staging, camera work, and shot composition.
• Build and refine interactive cinematic moments in collaboration with Design and Engineering teams.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Maya

MotionBuilder

Cinematic animation

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Unreal Engine Sequencer

Job description

Wizards of the Coast in Montreal seeks a Senior Cinematic Animator to lead high‑quality cinematic sequences that integrate with gameplay. You will work across Cinématique, Design, and Engineering to deliver narrative moments for a AAA project, starting in preproduction.

The role demands collaboration, a strong eye for cinematic rhythm, and hands‑on animation work. Join a growing team at Wizards of the Coast, backed by Hasbro, to craft experiences that spark imagination and storytelling across