Animator (6 Month Contract)
Vancouver, BC, CA, Canada
Job Description
Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.
In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a
four-day work week
as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.We're seeking an
Animator
to join our team on an upcomingfirst-person narrative thriller built in Unreal Engine 5
. In this role, you'll focus oncharacter animations, vignettes,
andscripted events
, while also contributing to a clean and scalable animation/content pipeline.At BBI, you'll find a flexible, forward-thinking environment where creative voices are valued and nurtured. We support remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC).
Please include a link to your showreel with your CV.
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Responsibilities
Animate characters and creatures to a high standard Contribute to the creation of vignettes and scripted events Collaborate with animators and technical animators to define and refine the animation pipeline Partner with the art team and designers to ensure animations integrate cleanly into the game engine, support gameplay systems, and meet performance goals Foster a productive and collaborative work environment with the development team
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Requirements
4+ years of experience in animation for games Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine 5 Familiarity with MetaHuman Comfort working in Perforce-integrated pipelines Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
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Bonus Points For
Familiarity with game-ready skeleton design, skinning, and animation scene structure Experience working with quadruped animal animation rigs Passion for games Passion for film and cinematography * Experience animating in-engine cameras
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3149431
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationVancouver, BC, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned