Full-Time

Timi

Animation Director

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Tencent

Tencent

10,001+ employees

Internet services for social, gaming, and fintech

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Gaming

Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
3D Modeling
Animation
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Animation
Requirements
  • A portfolio of inspiring, industry-leading gameplay animation that demonstrates artistic vision and capacity to execute within a game.
  • At least 8 years of professional AAA game development experience.
  • At least having shipped two AAA, action games in a leadership position.
  • Someone who can find the right balance between form, function and artistic style.
  • Capacity to iterate based on our gameplay direction.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration capabilities.
  • Proven ability to define and develop gameplay animation systems (3C, Combat, NPC, ...).
  • A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within animation.
  • Bonus if you have: Experience creating animation in and shipping a game using Unreal.
  • Deep-rooted knowledge of animation software like Motion Builder, 3DS Max, and Maya.
Responsibilities
  • Define an artistic direction for gameplay animation that supports our overall creative vision.
  • Collaborate with members of the leadership team to design unique, forward thinking and achievable animation intentions that celebrate player fantasy.
  • Push innovations in animation technology by staying up to date with the bleeding edge of animation tech (IK, FK, motion matching, procedural rigging, etc.)
  • Uphold animation principles to ensure the animation direction of the game is cohesive, inspiring, and represents the right balance between good looking motion and fluid player input.
  • Develop a network of external partners to contribute to project deliverables.
  • Participate in the hiring of the animation discipline and our studio’s growth.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and collective knowledge in gameplay animation.
  • Direct Mocap shoots for player characters and AI characters.

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

-14%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-13%
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