Vancouver, BC · On-site +1
CA$80K - CA$100K/yr
Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines that enable animation, rigging, and content export workflows * Produce high quality animation in gameplay to fit the overall style and established ...
Vancouver, BC · On-site +1
CA$80K - CA$100K/yr
Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines that enable animation, rigging, and content export workflows * Produce high quality animation in gameplay to fit the overall style and established ...
... animators, 2D artists, VFX artists and other character-related positions. * Manage and contract ... Solid understanding of Character rigging, weighting, and animation. * Solid understanding of real ...
... animators, 2D artists, VFX artists and other character-related positions. * Manage and contract ... Solid understanding of Character rigging, weighting, and animation. * Solid understanding of real ...
CA$204K - CA$279K/yr
... 2D concepts into 3D space, ensuring models are "rig-ready" and rigs are "animation-friendly ... Mentor and support Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, and CFX Supervisors and artists, fostering ...
CA$204K - CA$279K/yr
... 2D concepts into 3D space, ensuring models are "rig-ready" and rigs are "animation-friendly ... Mentor and support Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, and CFX Supervisors and artists, fostering ...
CA$204K - CA$279K/yr
... 2D concepts into 3D space, ensuring models are "rig-ready" and rigs are "animation-friendly ... Mentor and support Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, and CFX Supervisors and artists, fostering ...
CA$204K - CA$279K/yr
... 2D concepts into 3D space, ensuring models are "rig-ready" and rigs are "animation-friendly ... Mentor and support Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, and CFX Supervisors and artists, fostering ...
Vancouver, BC · On-site
CA$100K - CA$120K/yr
Manage software licensing contracts, hardware procurement, vendor relationships, and IT asset ... Handle software installation requests, updates, and infrastructure support for 2D/3D animation ...
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Vancouver, BC · On-site
CA$100K - CA$120K/yr
Manage software licensing contracts, hardware procurement, vendor relationships, and IT asset ... Handle software installation requests, updates, and infrastructure support for 2D/3D animation ...
Vancouver, BC · On-site
CA$57K - CA$85K/yr
... Animation. In this role, you will be bringing wildly creative designs to life. Whether you are ... Collaborate closely with downstream departments (Rigging, Surfacing) to proactively troubleshoot ...
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Vancouver, BC · On-site
CA$57K - CA$85K/yr
... Animation. In this role, you will be bringing wildly creative designs to life. Whether you are ... Collaborate closely with downstream departments (Rigging, Surfacing) to proactively troubleshoot ...
Including facial animation * Strong layout skills, including camera track overs. * Meticulous ... Knowledge in Rigging a plus * Strong Knowledge of Photogrammetry * Strong Knowledge of Maya * Basic ...
Including facial animation * Strong layout skills, including camera track overs. * Meticulous ... Knowledge in Rigging a plus * Strong Knowledge of Photogrammetry * Strong Knowledge of Maya * Basic ...
| Aspect | Contract 2D Animation Rigging | Contract 2D Character Design |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Creating and setting up rigs for 2D characters to enable animation | Designing and illustrating characters for 2D animation projects |
| Skills Required | Rigging techniques, anatomy, software like Spine or Toon Boom | Drawing, character concept development, illustration skills |
| Work Environment | Animation studios, freelance projects, post-production | Animation studios, freelance, concept art firms |
| Common Certifications | None mandatory, but knowledge of animation software beneficial | Art degrees or illustration certifications often preferred |
Contract 2D Animation Rigging focuses on preparing characters for animation by creating rigs, while Contract 2D Character Design involves developing the visual look and personality of characters. Both roles require artistic skills, but rigging emphasizes technical setup, whereas character design emphasizes creative illustration.
CA$80K - CA$100K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate Technical Animator to join our team to deliver a large, exciting IP!
Do you have a broad range of creative and technical experience setting up character and mechanical animations in Unreal Engine 5? We're looking for a technical animator who has the technical proficiency to rig, skin, and export animated meshes into Unreal Engine. On top of that, we are requiring a versatile set of skills to animate humanoid characters as well as machinery within a sci-fi setting.
We support both remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC). At BBI, you'll find a flexible, forward-thinking environment where creative voices are valued and nurtured.
Please include a link to your showreel with your CV.
Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines that enable animation, rigging, and content export workflows
Produce high quality animation in gameplay to fit the overall style and established creative direction
Proficient in animating both mechanical and humanoid assets
Ability to take direction from the Art Director in order to maintain a coherent aesthetic thread throughout the project
Collaborate with technical artists to fill gaps in pipeline and tools where needed
Collaborate with 3D artists to create smooth handoffs between asset creation and animation set-up
Collaborate with production to provide estimates and timelines to ensure timely delivery of assets
4+ years of experience in technical animation and gameplay animation specifically for games
Strong knowledge of rigging workflows
Well-versed in Maya and Unreal Engine 5
Familiarity with game-ready skeleton design, skinning, and animation scene structure
Comfort working in Perforce-integrated pipelines and managing scene referencing/export workflows
Comfort with quick iteration and problem-solving
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Passion for games
Passion for film and cinematography
Experience manipulating Unreal camera rigs and setups
