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Create gameplay, AI, and scripted animation that matches the visual style of the game, using both keyframe and augmented mocap techniques. * Work closely with programmers and designers to support a ...

Create gameplay, AI, and scripted animation that matches the visual style of the game, using both keyframe and augmented mocap techniques. * Work closely with programmers and designers to support a ...

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Is animation a well paid job?

Animation jobs can offer competitive salaries, especially for experienced professionals working in film, gaming, or advertising industries. Entry-level positions tend to pay less, but skills in software like Maya or Adobe After Effects and a strong portfolio can lead to higher-paying opportunities.

What jobs can I get in animation?

In animation, common jobs include animator, character designer, storyboard artist, 3D modeler, visual effects artist, and animation director. These roles often require skills in software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, or Blender, and may involve working in studios, freelance projects, or remote environments.

What are some common challenges faced by animators when working on collaborative projects?

A common challenge animators face in collaborative projects is ensuring consistency in style and movement across different scenes, especially when multiple team members are involved. Communication with directors, storyboard artists, and other animators is essential to maintain a unified vision and meet tight production deadlines. Adapting to feedback and making revisions quickly is also a frequent part of the process. Animators often use shared asset libraries and project management tools to streamline collaboration and keep everyone aligned.

What jobs can I do with an animation job?

With an animation job, you can work as an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual effects artist, or motion graphics designer. These roles involve creating visual content for film, television, video games, advertising, and online media, often requiring proficiency in tools like Adobe After Effects, Maya, or Blender.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animator?

To thrive as an Animator, you need strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of motion and timing, and typically a degree in animation or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, or Toon Boom Harmony is essential, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help animators bring characters and stories to life and collaborate with teams. These abilities ensure high-quality, engaging animations that meet project goals and client expectations.

What is the difference between Animation Job vs 3D Modeler?

AspectAnimation Job3D Modeler
Required SkillsAnimation principles, storytelling, timingModeling, texturing, topology
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, gaming, advertisingGame development, film, product visualization
Tools UsedAdobe After Effects, Maya, BlenderMaya, ZBrush, 3ds Max
Common Industry UsageBrings characters and scenes to lifeCreates detailed 3D assets and models

Animation Jobs focus on bringing characters and scenes to life through movement and storytelling, while 3D Modelers specialize in creating detailed 3D assets. Both roles often collaborate in the entertainment and gaming industries but require different skill sets and tools.

What is an animation job?

Animation jobs involve creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, models, or other visual media. Professionals in this field may work on films, television shows, video games, advertising, or web content. Common roles include animators, character designers, storyboard artists, and visual effects artists. These jobs require creativity, technical skills, and often proficiency with animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, or Blender. Animation professionals collaborate with directors, writers, and other team members to bring stories and concepts to life.
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Infographic showing various Animation Job job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Animateur.trice avance.e / Advanced Animator

WarnerMedia

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Bienvenue chez Warner Bros. Discovery... l'etoffe dont sont faits les reves

Qui sommes-nous...

Lorsque nous parlons de l'etoffe dont sont faits les reves, nous ne faisons pas seulement reference au monde des sorciers, des dragons et des superheros, ni meme aux merveilles de la planete Terre. Derriere le vaste portefeuille de contenus emblematiques et de marques bien-aimees, il y a les scenaristes qui donnent vie a nos personnages, les equipes de creation qui les amenent dans votre salon et nos reves qui ecrivent la suite...

Des esprits creatifs formidables aux avancees technologiques a travers le monde, WBD offre des opportunites de carriere determinantes, des avantages soigneusement selectionnes et les outils pour explorer et devenir la meilleure version de vous-meme. Ici, nous vous soutenons, ici nous vous reconnaissons, ici vous pouvez vous epanouir.

Depuis son lancement en 2010, Warner Bros. Games Montreal compte plus de 300 employes et continue de croitre et de recruter de nouveaux talents. Travaillant avec certaines des plus grandes marques de Warner Bros. Studios, dont DC Entertainment, le studio se consacre au developpement de jeux video AAA.

Animateur.trice avance.e / Advanced Animator

WB Games Montreal, une division de Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), recherche un.e Animateur.trice avance.e.

Ton nouveau role...

Dans ce role, tu seras responsable de la creation de contenus d'animation de haute qualite pour la jouabilite (gameplay) en temps reel et les cinematiques de nos jeux, contribuant ainsi a donner vie a la vision du projet. Ton objectif principal sera d'implementer des fonctionnalites de jouabilite dans le moteur de jeu en travaillant en etroite collaboration avec les differents departements, tout en apportant un soutien secondaire aux cinematiques.

Tu seras egalement implique dans la definition des meilleures pratiques, des processus et des pipelines dans le but d'ameliorer le flux de travail tout en etablissant un haut niveau de qualite visuelle. Avec pour finalite la creation de contenus et de recits de grande qualite, tu devras collaborer avec differentes disciplines incluant les personnages, l'art, l'animation technique, la narration et la programmation afin de faire progresser la vision de maniere coherente tout en respectant les contraintes techniques et les budgets.

Responsabilites de ton role...

  • Responsable de l'animation des personnages et de donner vie a nos jeux grace a une narration memorable sous les licences de marque WB.
  • Produire, maintenir et optimiser les graphes d'animations de gameplay (PNJ, 3Cs, Combat).
  • Soutenir et ameliorer l'integration des assets d'animation dans le moteur de jeu.
  • Point central entre les equipes Programmation, Design et Animation.
  • Travailler en etroite collaboration avec l'equipe Animation pour definir, creer et maintenir le pipeline d'animation.
  • Etre polyvalent en travaillant avec des donnees de capture de mouvement, de l'animation image par image et la manipulation de contenu d'animation dans le moteur.
  • Collaborer avec la production et les departements associes pour prototyper de nouvelles fonctionnalites de gameplay.
  • Participer aux reunions departementales pour partager des retours tout en definissant l'apparence et le ressenti du contenu a l'ecran.
  • Contribuer aux efforts de R&D pour l'amelioration des outils et l'evaluation de nouvelles technologies.
  • Livrer les taches dans les delais et effectuer la revision du contenu dans le moteur.
  • Correction et support des bugs lies a l'animation.
  • Encadrer et apporter du soutien a l'equipe d'animation, en particulier aux membres les moins experimentes.
  • Etre la premiere ligne de defense du cote contenu lorsqu'un probleme technique survient.

Competences & experience...

  • Plus de 8 ans d'experience dans le developpement de jeux video et avoir travaille sur au moins 3 jeux AAA.
  • Excellentes competences en communication et en organisation.
  • Excellente comprehension des moteurs de jeu; connaissance de Unreal 5 hautement souhaite.
  • Excellentes competences en resolution de problemes techniques et en depannage.
  • Solides bases en animation pour la mecanique corporelle, la pose et le timing.
  • Solides bases en animation faciale et en jeu d'acteur.
  • Sens aigu de la narration cinematographique avec langage de camera, jeu d'acteur et mise en scene dirigee.
  • Maitrise des logiciels d'animation 3D (Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.).
  • Maitrise du processus de production de capture de mouvement et capacite a soutenir le pipeline.
  • Bonne comprehension de Python/MEL/Maxscript ou systemes similaires est un atout.
  • Attitude positive et solide comprehension du processus de developpement de jeux ainsi que des pipelines art/animation sur PC et consoles.
  • Experience dans la gestion de contenu externalise et capacite averee a travailler avec des equipes externes et d'outsourcing.
  • Portfolio / Demo / Site web demontrant vos competences en animation requis.

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WB Games Montreal, a division of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), seeks an Advanced Animator.

Your New Role...

In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animation content for real-time gameplay and cinematics for our games, thereby helping to bring the project's vision to life. Your primary objective will be to implement gameplay features into the game engine by working closely with the different departments, while also providing secondary support for cinematics.

You will also be involved in defining best practices, processes, and pipelines with the goal of improving workflow while establishing a high standard of visual quality. With the ultimate aim of creating high-quality content and storytelling, you will need to collaborate across different disciplines including characters, art, technical animation, narrative, and programming in order to advance the vision coherently while respecting technical constraints and budgets.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Responsible for animating characters and bringing life to our games with memorable storytelling under WB branded IPs.
  • Produce, maintain, and optimize the Gameplay Animations graphs (NPCs, 3Cs, Combat)
  • Support and improve the integration of animation assets into the game engine.
  • Central point between Programming, Design and Animation teams.
  • Work closely with the Animation team to define, create and maintain the animation pipeline.
  • Be versatile working with motion capture data, keyframe animation, and in-engine manipulation of animation content.
  • Work with production and associated departments to prototype new gameplay features.
  • Participate in departmental meetings to share feedback while defining the look and feel of content on screen.
  • Assist in R&D efforts for tools improvement and evaluation of new technology.
  • Deliver tasks on time and on schedule and reviewing content in engine.
  • Animation bug fixing and support.
  • Mentor and provide support to the animation team, especially to less experienced members of the team.
  • Be the first line of defense on the content side when a technical problem arises

Qualifications & Experience...

  • 8+ years of experience in video game development and have worked on at least 3 AAA games.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Excellent understanding of in-game engines; knowledge of Unreal 5 is highly desired.
  • Excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong animation foundations for body mechanics, posing and timing.
  • Strong animation foundation for facial animation and acting.
  • Strong eye for cinematic storytelling with camera language, acting and directed mise-en-scene.
  • Proficient with 3D animation software (Maya, Motionbuilder, etc.).
  • Proficient with the motion capture production process and able to support the pipeline.
  • Good understanding of Python/MEL/Maxscript or similar systems is a plus.
  • Positive attitude and strong understanding of the game development process and understanding of art/animation pipelines on PC and consoles.
  • Experience with managing outsourced content and proven ability to work with outsourcing and external development teams.
  • Portfolio/Demo Reel/Website demonstrating your animation skills is required.

Comment nous faisons avancer les choses...

Cette derniere partie est probablement la plus importante ! Chez WBD, nos principes phares sont les valeurs fondamentales par lesquelles nous operons et sont au cur de la facon dont nous faisons les choses. Vous pouvez les retrouver sur http://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ ainsi que quelques exemples de l'equipe sur ce que ces principes signifient pour nous, et comment ils se refletent dans leur quotidien. Nous esperons qu'ils resonneront en vous et avons hate d'en discuter lors de votre entretien.

S'engagerpourl'InclusionchezWBD

Warner Bros. Discovery se rejouit de pouvoir former une main-d'uvre qui reflete un large eventail de perspectives, d'origines et d'experiences. Etre un employeur offrant l'egalite des chances signifie que nous prenons au serieux notre responsabilite de considerer les candidatures qualifiees sur la base du merite, sans tenir compte de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du sexe, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identite ou de l'expression de genre, de l'age, du handicap mental ou physique et des informations genetiques, de l'etat civil, de la citoyennete, du statut militaire, du statut de veteran protege ou de toute autre categorie protegee par la loi.

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Since its launch in 2010, Warner Bros. Games Montreal has more than 300 employees and continues to grow and recruit additional talents. Working with some of Warner Bros. Studios' biggest brands, including DC Entertainment, the studio is dedicated to developing AAA videogames.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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