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Certain Affinity, Inc.

Senior Gameplay Animator

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$130K/yr

Excellent understanding of game animation pipelines and workflow * Strong communication and time ... written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of ...

STINSON

Presentation Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

$60K - $70K/yr

... animations , and tailored graphics . With a balance of autonomy and guided training, our designers ... and written comprehension. Specifically, you have experience working closely with executives ...

STINSON

Presentation Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$70K/yr

... animations , and tailored graphics . With a balance of autonomy and guided training, our designers ... and written comprehension. Specifically, you have experience working closely with executives ...

Relay

Senior Design Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

$130.50 - $159.50/hr

You're comfortable using Git, writing PRs, reviewing code, and contributing directly to a shared ... You have experience with motion or animation work (motion/react, GSAP, or vanilla CSS animations)

Reactiv

Mobile Developer

Toronto, ON

Comfortable writing TypeScript, or strong JavaScript with a willingness to pick up TypeScript ... Experience with Reanimated, or building smooth animations and interactions. * Some exposure to ...

Seminolehardrock

Graphic Artist

Ottawa, ON

... animations, sound,textand video intoconsolidatedand seamless multimedia programs.He or she will ... Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Be flexible to work varying shifts ...

Vosyn

Video Editing - Internship

Etobicoke, ON

$32/hr

Possess a strong background in Animation, Videography and Motion graphics, with a keen eye for ... Written Questionnaire: Selected candidates will receive a set of 10 written questions to assess ...

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Animation Writing information

What are some common challenges animation writers face when working on collaborative projects?

Animation writers often work closely with directors, storyboard artists, and other writers, which can lead to challenges such as balancing creative visions and adapting scripts to fit visual storytelling needs. Changes in animation production timelines or feedback from multiple stakeholders may require quick script revisions. Successfully navigating these dynamics requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to incorporate feedback while maintaining narrative consistency.

What is animation writing?

Animation writing is the process of crafting scripts, dialogue, and storylines specifically for animated films, TV shows, web series, or shorts. Animation writers collaborate closely with directors, animators, and producers to develop engaging narratives, memorable characters, and visual humor that fit the unique possibilities of animation. Unlike live-action scripts, animation writing often requires more detailed scene descriptions and visual cues, since animators rely heavily on the script to bring the story to life. Effective animation writers must blend creativity, storytelling skills, and an understanding of animation production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Animation Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Writer, you need strong storytelling abilities, a solid grasp of script formatting, and often a background in creative writing, film, or animation. Familiarity with screenwriting software like Final Draft, Celtx, or Adobe Story, as well as knowledge of animation production pipelines, is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills help you excel when working with animators, directors, and producers. These skills ensure that scripts are engaging, feasible for animation, and effectively support the visual storytelling process.

What is the difference between Animation Writing vs Scriptwriting?

AspectAnimation WritingScriptwriting
CredentialsWriting skills, storytelling, animation industry knowledgeWriting skills, storytelling, film/TV industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, media companiesFilm, TV, digital media productions
Industry UsagePrimarily in animated series, movies, web contentIn live-action and animated productions

Animation Writing focuses on creating scripts specifically for animated content, often requiring knowledge of animation processes. Scriptwriting is broader, covering scripts for live-action or animated media. While both roles involve storytelling and script development, Animation Writing is specialized for animation projects, making it distinct in industry applications and skill requirements.

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Senior Gameplay Animator

Senior Gameplay Animator

Certain Affinity, Inc.

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$80K - CA$130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

As an Senior Animator at Certain Affinity, you'll be part of a creative team generating highly polished in-game animations for AAA and original IP titles. This is a great opportunity to assist in the project's design by providing pre-visualization animations for gameplay elements and evolving and refining motion for characters, weapons, vehicles, and environmental objects. Are you looking for an opportunity to work with insanely talented, humble, and collaborative game devs? Then look no further and read on.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the Art Director, Lead Animator & Design team to visualize and integrate motion into a highly immersive world
  • implementation of animation assets and testing in engine for accuracy
  • Mentor other animators on technique and process
  • Create animations in a variety of styles, from ultra-realistic mocap based movement to highly stylized hand-keyed motion depending on the needs of the project
Requirements
  • 4+ years’ experience in the game industry, specifically associated with character and object animation
  • Shipped 2+ titles as an animator
  • Experience establishing and driving new workflows for content creation
  • Experience establishing new tools for both internal and codev project use
  • Expert-level understanding of the principles of animation
  • Experience in UE4 and UE5
  • Excellent understanding of game animation pipelines and workflow
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work within predefined styles from realistic to stylized and effectively communicate this style to the rest of a team
  • Knowledge and application of both keyframe and performance capture animation in a real-time environment
  • Solid grasp of performance requirements and constraints of current-generation console and PC gaming development
  • Solid understanding of how animation by way of performance, staging, dynamics, timing, and pacing influences player response and feedback to help make a game fun and engaging
  • Experience mentoring other artists and animators
  • Must be able to initiate visual direction without specific concept or design

A desire to work and support a diverse and inclusive environment
Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000 CAD
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