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Lead Gameplay Animator AAA Games

Job in Montreal, Montréal, Province de Québec, G4F, Canada
Listing for: NBCUniversal Intl.
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Entertainer / Performer / Host
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 CAD Yearly CAD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Montreal

Lead gameplay animation at NBCUniversal by guiding AAA character work with Motion Builder, Maya, and real-time gameplay systems expertise.

This Lead Animator supervises animators creating polished NPC and player animations for gameplay. The work combines artistic leadership, technical expertise, mentorship, and production coordination. You will help maintain animation quality, style, performance, and efficient delivery across production stages.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise animators creating gameplay-ready NPC and player animations
  • Provide direction, feedback, mentorship, and career development support
  • Coordinate assignments and communicate updates to production teams
  • Resolve blockers with leads and cross-disciplinary partners
  • Develop pipelines, guidelines, directories, and procedures
Requirements:
  • Seven-plus years as a three-dimensional character animator
  • Experience developing at least two AAA video games
  • Expertise with Motion Builder or Maya animation tools
  • Strong keyframe, motion-capture, and human-motion knowledge
  • Understanding of gameplay systems and in-game engine workflows

Bring leadership, gameplay animation, and technical production expertise to NBCUniversal's real-time character animation team.

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