\n \n \nCloud Chamber is looking for a Senior Animator who loves inspiring others and tackling challenging assignments head-on. Working in close collaboration with other animators, and under the guidance of the Lead Animator, you will help us breathe life into the world of BioShock. Your primary responsibility will be the creation of exemplary animations. As a world-class animator you have an impeccable sense of timing, are highly organized, and have a solid foundation of anatomy and animation principles. Most importantly, you are able to evangelize the artistic vision of the game and push the technical boundaries of what is possible.   \nJob Details:\nYou have experience working within cross-discipline strike teams on collaborative assignments. You are someone who sets an example for a positive collaborative process. You are self-motivated, have great communication skills, and possess a great team-player attitude! We’re looking for someone who loves animation!\n\n* Create gameplay, AI, and scripted animation that matches the visual style of the game, using both keyframe, and augmented mocap techniques. \n\n* Work closely with programmers and designers to support a multitude of features. \n\n* Collaborate with Senior Animators on complicated sets of animation data to fulfill various gameplay and AI systems.\n\n* Participate in reviews with the gameplay team, give and receive constructive feedback.\n\n* Communicate with individuals in other disciplines from model, art to design and engineering.\n\n* Estimate the time required to carry out your own tasks and to meet deadlines.\n\n* Provide knowledge and solutions for everyday animation challenges. \n\n* Work closely with programmers to establish and refine the animation pipeline.\n\n* Act as an advocate for a positive collaborative process.\n\n* Embrace and evangelize the Cloud Chamber values: Act with Kindness, Lead With Courage, Dare To Be Original and Creative, Stand For Unity, and Embrace Diversity.\n\n\n\nSkills, Experience and Qualifications:\n\n* Shipped multiple AAA titles, ideally using Unreal or a comparable engine.\n\n* Exemplary skills in keyframe stylized 3D animation.\n\n* Exceptional knowledge of how to create and maintain gameplay systems in game engines as they pertain to video game animation.\n\n* Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.\n\n* A very strong understanding of character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette in regard to player and AI characters.\n\n* Excellent understanding of anatomy and caricature.\n\n* Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure, organic forms, quadrupedal, and mechanical objects.\n\n* An exemplary understanding of traditional animation principles and how they support and enhance gameplay.\n\n* Experience working with Motion Capture data and editing it.\n\n* Experience with hand key facial animation and tools such as FaceFx.\n\n* Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping.\n\n* A love for research, reference, and documenting your findings to share with the team.\n\n* Strong collaborative and flexible spirit.\n\n* Mentorship, coaching, and training experience is a bonus.\n\n* Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to embrace change for a fast-growing organization.\n\n* Ability to partner with a diverse group of personalities effectively and constructively.\n\n* The ability to problem-solve and prioritize issues while developing a production pipeline.\n\n* Mature outlook on work ethics and responsibilities.\n\n* Champion of high standards, pushing for progress, embracing change, and challenging the status quo.\n\n* Able to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process.\n\n* A positive force multiplier with a great team-player attitude. \n\n* Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative.\n\n* Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity.\n\n* Willing to uphold the values of Cloud Chamber.\n\n\n\nWe are Cloud Chamber: a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world. \nWe believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.\nWe’re currently making the next BioShock. Our love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.\nIf all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us we’d love to meet you. Join us in creating worlds that move people.\nPlease note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing prospective employees we only use 2K.com accounts.\n\nThis is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect:\nColorado: $70,000 and $130,000 per year\nCalifornia: $90,000 and $140,000 per year\nNew York State (inclusive of New York City): $90,000 and $140,000 per year\nWashington: $70,000 and $130,000 per year\nBase pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year, are eligible to earn a minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year (subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year) and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\n#LI-Hybrid \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Cloud and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $50,000 — $80,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n

\nWho is SkyBox Labs?\n\n\nRecognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2024), SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 270+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.\n\n\nInterested? Let’s talk about what we’re hiring for:\nSkyBox Labs is on the lookout for a Technical Animator (Rigging) to join our IP Division! Dive into the early phases of development and become a key collaborator in the creation process—from early stages to release and beyond. By collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly implement high-quality animation assets into the game engine, the Tech Animator will have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the design of our original AAA IP.\n\n\nReady to put your design skills and expertise into creating something extraordinary? Apply today!\n\n\n\nA snapshot of your role:\n* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand and implement project requirements\n* Design, create, and maintain character rigs for complex characters\n* Optimize rigs for game engine performance to streamline the rigging process\n* Develop complex deformation systems, weight painting, and control systems for realistic movements\n* Collaborate closely with the animation engineer to implement animations in the engine, creating and managing blueprints and assets (eg. blend spaces, aim offsets, pose drivers, etc)\n* Gather feedback from animators, making necessary adjustments and improvements to rigs for optimal performance\n* Work independently and proactively, managing tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision\n\n\n\nSound like you? This is what we're looking for:\n* Portfolio/reel demonstrating high-quality rigging work in games, film, VFX, or a related field\n* 3+ years of professional tech animation experience focused in rigging \n* Experience with animation implementation in engine\n* Proficient in designing, creating, and maintaining gameplay character rigs, with a strong foundation in human anatomy and mechanical principles\n* Experience in large game engines, including Unreal Engine \n* Proficient in Maya, with experience in Advanced Skeleton and mGear\n* Strong communication and collaboration skills with engineers, designers, and animators for gathering feedback and iterating on requirements\n* Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision\n* Passion for video games and creating immersive experiences!\n\n\nNice-to-Haves:\n* Experience working on rigs in a AA or AAA title is an asset\n* Hands-on experience with facial rigging, cloth, hair, and facial recognition systems\n* Ability to rig non-humanoid characters with unique joints and movements\n* Experience with Unreal Engine's animation blueprints and character rig systems\n* Knowledge of physics-based systems for dynamic elements (i.e. cloth and hair)\n\n\n\nAnd here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:\n* Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available\n* Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy\n* Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable\n* Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio\n* We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.\n* Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!\n* Generous relocation allowance to support your move to Vancouver \n* You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP\n\n\nThe base salary range is $87,000 - $120,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur commitment to you:\n\n\nSkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).\n\n\nOnly candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. \n\n\nLearn more about us at https://skyboxlabs.com/  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Video and Engineer jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $100,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nCanada

\nWHO ARE WE?\n\nThe bigger picture: DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many, many more. \n\nOur team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents deliver pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our ‘big enough to cope, small enough to care’ ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and exciting place to accelerate your career.   \n\nJOB PURPOSE:\n\nWe are looking for a skilled 2D Artist & Animator to contribute to the development of our upcoming titles. As a key member of our artistic team, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning artwork and animations that bring our games and characters to life. Ideally, you will be highly proficient in 2D art techniques and animation principles, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for gaming.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n\n\n* Create high-quality 2D artwork and animations for characters, environments, and special effects\n\n* Collaborate closely with the executive producer, lead artist, game designers, and other team members to ensure artistic vision and gameplay goals are met\n\n* Iterate on designs based on feedback and playtesting to achieve the desired visual style and gameplay experience\n\n* Maintain consistency in art style and quality throughout the development process\n\n* Provide exceptional visual quality on projects to create a fun and engaging experience\n\n* Identification and assistance in the creation of documentation in projects\n\n* Create storyboards to visualize scenes and create a realistic environment for games and other visual effects\n\n* Follow art direction and client briefs, understand 2D asset and animation pipelines and processes.\n\n* Implement feedback from Lead/Senior Artists and/or clients\n\n\n\n\nSKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: \n\n\n* 5+ Years in video game production with multiple shipped titles in an artist role\n\n* Knowledge of additional art-related software or tools\n\n* Experience with creating assets for various screen resolutions and aspect ratios\n\n* Significant working knowledge of Unity - Essential \n\n* A strong portfolio of previous work and completed projects\n\n* Excellent creativity and artistic skills and a strong technical understanding of current asset workflows, shaders, and engine capabilities\n\n* An eye for composition and an ability to match any style, texture, colour, and lighting.\n\n* A strong understanding of shape language and balance.\n\n* Good knowledge of shader/material, asset and animation development tools for Unity \n\n* Adaptable and able to multitask and prioritise work based on changing schedules and feedback/critiques\n\n* Attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction\n\n* Previous Game Design experience with preschool or early childhood education would be highly desirable\n\n\n\n\nTHE PERKS! \n\nYou'll have access to our ‘Benefits’ offering. This includes an abundance of additional leave offerings (think Doona Day, Birthday leave and Parental leave options for all), annual working from-home allowances and access to development opportunities. \n\nThis is your chance to be part of a team of humans - we come together in support, love and humanity to celebrate what makes each of us special. If that sounds like you, get in touch!\nCheck us out! www.deptagency.com\n\nNot sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they feel they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do!\n\nDEPT® is proudly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. In addition, we strive to provide a safe space for all please let us know confidentially if we can provide any additional support or accommodations for you to fully participate in our recruitment experience. Contact [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application or taking part in our interview process.\n\nPlease note that the successful applicant for this position will be subject to a background check, in line with legislative requirements\n\nDEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.\n\nLearn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Video, Education and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $70,000 — $100,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nMelbourne, Victoria, Australia