Full-Time

Senior/Principal Gameplay Animator

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Tencent

Tencent

10,001+ employees

Internet services for social and gaming

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
3D Modeling
Animation
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
Animation

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Degree
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Requirements
  • A portfolio of visionary, inspiring, industry-leading animation that demonstrates your direction and capacity to execute on it within a game
  • At least 8 years of professional experience with AAA game development
  • At least one AAA action title shipped
  • At least one product shipped of the current generation of games (PS4/XBOX ONE)
  • Proficient with standard industry tools like Unreal Engine, 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and visually. Positive attitude and a desire to bring new ideas to the team.
  • A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within art
  • Strong knowledge in animation, artistic eye
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
Responsibilities
  • Share a passion to innovate, especially in the design and development of open world games
  • Lead a team of animators and work with the team to develop and manage an animation vision and production plan capable of delivering upon the promise of the game
  • Keep up to date with the bleeding edge of animation trends within video game development and evangelize ideas that will innovate both the player experience and the creative development of the product
  • Produce, maintain and optimize the Gameplay Animations graphs (NPCs, 3Cs, Combat, …)
  • Working with Game Designers and Gameplay Programmers to prototype and build various gameplay systems (3C, Combat, NPC, …)
  • Support and improve the integration of animation assets into the game engine
  • Mentoring team members in animation best practices
  • Proactively identify opportunities and risks to improve the work of the team, the quality of the project, and studio knowledge as a whole
  • Have a cross-platform mindset up front and ensure that the animation of the game can support an experience that can work seamlessly on different systems and form factors
  • Ensure that the animation direction of the game starts with a live product foundation, capable of regular updates and malleable to key changes if necessary

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, and its financial services, such as WeChat Pay. Tencent Cloud provides businesses with scalable digital solutions, including data storage and computing power. What sets Tencent apart from its competitors is its diverse portfolio and strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets. The company's goal is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$31.5M

Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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