Senior Technical Animator; R&D Team

Overview

Company

Description:

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our You Tube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Animator to embed with our Research and Development team. This unique role bridges the gap between animation production and technology, with a strong focus on data preparation and integrating advanced animation systems into our game engine.

• Collect and prepare high-quality animation datasets for use in prototyping and feature development
• Develop tools and pipelines to automate the data preparation process for animation data
• Support the Research and Development team with integrating animation models into the game environment
• Provide technical and animation-related feedback to help achieve AAA animation fidelity
• Assist with internal animation tool production

• 5+ years of animation experience with a technical focus
• Proficient knowledge of Maya, Motion Builder or equivalent 3D animation software
• Strong understanding of fundamental animation principles with an emphasis on weight and timing
• Experience in motion capture data processing and cleaning
• Experience with rigging and character setup
• Familiarity with game engine integration (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for pipeline development and data manipulation
• Strong collaboration and problem solving skills
• Ability to quickly understand and utilize new technology
• Ability to self-manage when necessary and set sensible priorities

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and data handling
• At least one AAA title shipped

Please include a link to your online portfolio or demo reel with your application.

The application window for this position will close by 07/23/2026.

This job can be hybrid or fully in-office from Vancouver office.

• Health:
  Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars
• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year
• RRSP with employer matching
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to spend on a wide range of wellness and personal development expenses: gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal development books and more
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events

• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual