Senior 3D Animator

London, ON / Full-time / Remote

Apocalypse Studios was founded in 2018 to change the way people experience games. The Studio is led by industry veterans with over 90 years of collective game industry experience and having worked on acclaimed titles such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Warframe, and the Batman: Arkham series games. Our goal is not just to build the next great game but to build the next great studio.

We are looking for a key individual to help spearhead Animation for our current AAA game, Deadhaus Sonata, a Narrative Driven Action RPG where you play the Undead fighting the living. Deadhaus Sonata development is leading on the PC and will support all major platforms. Work with the team to develop top notch movement and bring life to the unliving. If you are passionate about your art, and work well with others, we want you!

WHO YOU ARE:

• Create appealing animation for a diverse range of characters. This would include biped, quadruped and everything in between. Hair and Cloth will also be a focus.
• Work with the Art Director to develop an animation pipeline that includes hand-keyed, mocap and facial animation.
• Work closely with the programming team during integration. Should understand animation systems in Unity.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Excellent understanding of body mechanics and the Principles of Animation
• Expert-level knowledge of Maya for animation
• Outstanding Communicator, Detail Oriented, Efficient, Problem Solver
• Superior animation skills demonstrated in a portfolio
• 5 years of game development experience or 2 published games.
• Highly effective time management; ability to prioritize and maintain your work schedule.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Full body rigging in Maya (including facial and cloth)
• Other general skills in 3d (Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, etc)
• Experience (or a deep knowledge) of the Unity game engine.
• Have a passion, curiosity, and deep knowledge of games and game development.
• Strong desire to learn and work with new technologies and techniques.

Company Benefits:

• Employee benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and health spending plans covering you and your dependents.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work opportunities.

HOW WE WORK

Work from anywhere:

We embrace remote work whenever possible. Our team consists of people and external partners from all over the world.

Small but mighty:

We strive not just to work hard but smart. Through constructive communication and collaboration, we push our projects forward as efficiently as possible. We are continually improving our processes, empowering each team member to have a direct and tangible impact on the project through their work and ideas.

Be a Champion:

Every member of the team is valuable. We share ownership of tasks, designs, systems, etc. and everyone is encouraged and fostered to advocate for ideas they believe will create a better experience for our players.

Our Values:

Innovation:

Every member of our team has a deep passion for games. We try not just to do what is ordinary but rather strive to find those extraordinary ideas. We continually evolve our techniques and strategies to form best practices that will level up our development and gameplay experiences.

Collaboration:

Our teamwork is who we are and how we grow. We're always working together through direct collaboration, offering help to other team members, or trying out new ideas. Team members are focused on problem-solving and finding solutions while remaining respectful of others and the goals of the project and team.

• Working with a tight-knit team, being reactive to the needs of others while managing one’s priorities.
• Capable of accepting and providing constructive feedback.
• Many assets and features are multi-disciplinary and require collaboration from multiple authors.

Communication:

We aim to have as few barriers as possible between you and an answer or a discussion on something you think we should try. The same can be said for your work – we strive to ensure everyone knows what they need to work on and how your work fits in with the greater team and project.

• Collaboration is supported by good communication!
• Should be able to explain own work to others
• Make your own needs known
• Provide a masterful perspective to team members of other disciplines, sharing best practices and tips while being receptive to new workflows, tools, etc.

Join Our Team:

We’re looking for passionate, thoughtful, and creative folks to help us innovate and create great experiences. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with the Unity game engine?
• Do you have expert knowledge of Maya for animation?

Experience:

• Game Development: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

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