Full-Time

Animateur – Trice

Technique-Technical Animator

Posted on 8/22/2025

2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Global video game publisher and developer

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid: offers Remote/Onsite/Hybrid options per #LI-Remote, #LI-Onsite, #LI-Hybrid; office in Montréal, Gearbox Studio Québec.

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
Animation
C/C++
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of professional animation experience, with at least one AAA title shipped, and strong Maya skills
  • Experience in gameplay and understanding of mechanics in first-person shooter (FPS) and how in-engine animation systems (state machines, blendspaces, animation graphs) contribute to gameplay
  • Solid technical skills with real-time and procedural animation tools, including IK, Control Rig, retargeting, ragdoll physics, and motion matching
  • Unreal Engine experience: 2+ years, including scripting with Blueprints and/or C++, and solid understanding of vector math and core coding concepts
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to bridge creative and technical teams
  • Passion for staying up-to-date with latest animation tech, Unreal Engine, and Maya, demonstrated by solid portfolio
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with Animation, Engineering, and Design teams to deliver cohesive and immersive gameplay experiences through compelling animation
  • Work with stakeholders to define clear goals and design scalable animation solutions to streamline content creation
  • Take ownership of building and refining in-game animation systems, balancing artistic vision with performance needs
  • Provide technical support and mentorship to animators, helping them develop skills and fostering strong cross-disciplinary communication
  • Regularly document processes and share insights to continuously improve workflows and build a shared understanding of animation technologies
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Gearbox’s existing franchises and engines is a plus
  • Knowledge of additional animation tools and pipelines beyond Maya and Unreal Engine is a plus
  • Ability to work remotely and adapt to different time zones is a plus

2K is a video game publisher under Take-Two Interactive that develops and publishes interactive entertainment for a global audience, collaborating with well-known studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to produce titles across genres. Its products are delivered as digital downloads and physical copies, and are monetized through DLC, in-game purchases, seasonal passes, and exclusive content partnerships. The company’s games span casual to hardcore players and even professional eSports audiences, with examples including The Quarry and TopSpin 2K25. 2K differentiates itself through high-profile collaborations, a mix of revenue streams (box sales, DLC, microtransactions, and branded content), and strategic partnerships that offer exclusive in-game items and experiences, such as Wimbledon-themed passes. Its goal is to deliver engaging, high-quality gaming experiences at scale while growing revenue through multiple distribution channels and licensing deals.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Borderlands 4 DLC launches March 26 with C4SH Vault Hunter, monthly content through summer.
  • NBA 2K26 GTA+ bundle March 10-April 20 exposes game to 10M Rockstar subscribers.
  • WWE 2K26 Attitude Era editions drive premium sales with Stone Cold, Rock covers.

What critics are saying

  • EA College Football 26 erodes NBA 2K26 college update by July 2025.
  • Switch 2 exclusives undercut WWE 2K26, NBA 2K26 sales from March 13.
  • Gearbox delays cross-platform saves in Borderlands 4 slash live service revenue 30-50%.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K dominates sports gaming with NBA 2K, NHL 2K, WWE 2K, MLB 2K series.
  • Collaborates with studios like Gearbox, Visual Concepts for genre-spanning titles.
  • Monetizes via DLC, in-game purchases, seasonal passes like TopSpin 2K25 Wimbledon.

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Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break

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