Job Description

Qui nous sommes
Gearbox Studio Quebec rassemble une equipe de talents d'exception, animes par la passion de creer des jeux video primes et emblematiques. Nos univers riches prennent vie a travers des recits transmedia, des experiences en direct et des produits derives, offrant aux joueurs des aventures immersives inoubliables.Notre studio est reconnu pour son travail sur des franchises a succes comme Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands et Brothers in Arms, ainsi que pour le developpement continu de licences cultes telles que Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain et Homeworld.Gearbox a egalement des bureaux au Canada, dans les villes de Quebec et Montreal. Gearbox Studio Quebec est fier de faire partie de 2K, un label d'edition de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO) Pour en savoir plus, visitez .
Gearbox Software est a la recherche d'un Concepteur.trice en chef technique en animation. Le role consiste principalement a gerer une equipe d'animateurs techniques, developper de nouveau systeme d'animation dans l'engin et supporter les outils deja en place. De travailler avec l'equipe d'animation pour ameliorer les pipelines, la planification du contenu et l'efficience general du travail.
Responsabilites :

• Gerer une equipe d'animateurs techniques, fixer des objectifs pour l'equipe, fournir du feedback et accompagner leur developpement de carriere.
• Travailler avec les responsables des departements code et de conception pour definir les parametres techniques specifiques a chaque projet afin de garantir un niveau de productivite optimal pour l'animation.
• Encadrer les animateurs techniques de niveau intermediaire et junior en les aidant a ameliorer leurs competences techniques en animation, notamment a travers des formations et des ateliers.
• Creer et maintenir les blueprint d'animation / state machine / data character.
• Editer les blend d'animations.
• Etablir, documente et designer des systemes pour faciliter l'animation.
• Collaborer avec les designer et animateur pour maintenir les meilleurs pratiques et l'efficience.
• Support de l'integration du contenu avec les autres departements, incluent les equipes Missions, Systems et Gameplay.
• Prototyper et recherche des nouveaux systemes d'animation pour l'equipe d'animation et design.
• Communiquer et travailler de pair avec les programmeurs gameplay et engin pour developper de nouveaux systemes de nouvelle generation.
• Identifier les ameliorations potentielles et agir pour les realiser.

Qualifications :

• Experience anterieure comme Gestionnaire
• Familiarite avec les systemes d'animations retrouves dans les engins de jeu.
• Familiarite avec les pipelines d'animations de la conception du mesh a l'integration des assets finaux.
• Capacite a interagir et travailler avec des equipes connexes.
• Habilite a developper des systemes de la conception a l'integration finale.
• Une attitude positive et l'habilite a recevoir des retours constructifs sur la presentation et le game feel

Point bonus:

• Experience avec les systemes d'animation d'Unreal
• Connaissance en programmation Python ou C++
• Experience avec Maya ou Motion Builder
• Experience en capture de mouvement
• Forte balance entre vision creative et competences techniques

Notre engagement envers l'egalite des chances
Gearbox Studio Quebec s'engage a offrir un environnement de travail inclusif, equitable et exempt de discrimination, refletant la diversite du monde que nous aspirons a divertir.En tant que studio soucieux de l'egalite des chances, nous ne pratiquons aucune discrimination fondee sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, la grossesse, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identite ou l'expression de genre, l'origine nationale, l'age, l'handicap, l'information genetique ou tout autre statut protege par la loi applicable.Nous nous engageons egalement a offrir des accommodements raisonnables aux candidats et employes qualifies pour leur permettre de participer pleinement au processus de recrutement, d'exercer leurs fonctions essentielles et d'acceder aux memes avantages et opportunites.Veuillez noter que 2K Games et ses studios n'utilisent jamais d'applications de messagerie instantanee ni de comptes email personnels pour contacter des candidats potentiels ou mener des entretiens. Toutes les communications par email proviennent exclusivement de comptes se terminant par @2K.com.
Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement a tout moment du processus de candidature, n'hesitez pas a nous contacter.
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Who We Are
The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit .
Gearbox Software is looking for a Lead with a passion for pushing character animation fidelity in games to new levels. This role primarily focuses managing a team of Technical Animators, developing new animation features in-engine and providing ongoing support for current tech and working to create improved pipeline and planning practices with animation to improve overall content efficiency.
Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Technical Animators, setting goals for the team, providing feedback and support their career development.
• Work with code and design department leads to establish specific technical parameters for each project to ensure the highest level of productivity for animation
• Mentor mid-level and junior animators in improving their technical animation skills through providing classes and workshops
• Create & maintain animation blueprints / state machines / character data
• Tune blending for gameplay animations.
• Break-down, and document, design features into easy to animate content.
• Work with Designers and Animators to maintain/monitor best practices and optimal workflows.
• Support animation content implementation with other departments including Missions, Systems, and Gameplay teams.
• Research & prototype new animation systems for use by Animation and Design teams.
• Communicate and work closely with Gameplay and Engine Programmers to develop new features needed to deliver highly polished, sophisticated presentations.
• Document system functionality and breakdowns for use by future employees or other teams.
• Identify potential pipeline improvements and act to improve them.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a manager
• Familiarity with animation systems including blending, warping, layering, synched choreography, and state machines.
• Needs to be familiar with animation pipelines from mesh to implementation of final assets.
• Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines.
• Ability to own a feature from pitch and documentation to prototype and final implementation.
• A positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback on areas of game feel and presentation.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in Unreal Animation Systems
• Programming Capability in Python, MEL, or C++
• Experience in Maya and Motion Builder Animation Systems
• Experience with mocap systems and software such as Vicon Blade
• Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills.

Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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