Reflector Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Group, is seeking an Animation Director to establish the creative vision for all animation-related gameplay and narrative elements. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of relevant experience as an animator, including 2 years as a director in the game industry, proficiency in AAA animation pipelines and concept-to-implementation processes, and experience in using motion capture technology. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, collective insurance, enhanced holidays, and a wide range of activities to suit all tastes and interests.

<div><div>Located in Montreal, Reflector Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Group, a renowned entertainment studio that works with the best talents in the industry to produce captivating content for international audiences. Using a transmedia approach focused on creating rich narrative universes, the company is successful in developing compelling original properties that draw fans in across various platforms.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></div><div><br /></div><div>As the Animation Director, you will be tasked with establishing the creative vision for all animation-related gameplay and narrative elements. You will oversee the definition of the animation style, manage gameplay animation needs and breakdowns, and collaborate with the Cinematography Director and Narrative Director to coordinate and direct mocap sessions.</div></div><div><div><h3>Here is an overview of what we offer our team</h3><ul><ul><li>A hybrid working model with a minimal presence of one day per week at the studio.</li><li>Flexible working hours. Whether you're more productive in the morning or in the evening, it's up to you to manage your 37.5 hours per week.</li><li>Collective insurance in addition you will also have accesses to a health care spending account, telemedicine, two (2) personal days and unlimited paid sick days from day one.</li><li>Holidays are enhanced.</li><li>We reimburse employees for transport expenses incurred in commuting to work.</li><li>Employee assistance program, voluntary retirement savings plan with Reflector contributions.</li><li>Human-sized stun dio with the means of a large group.</li><li>You get two (2) weeks of paid vacation from Reflector in December to give you time to rest and spend time with your family, in addition to your banked vacation weeks.</li><li>We offer a wide range of activities to suit all tastes and interests, to allow you to have fun and thrive (lunches, 5 to 7, game nights, etc.).</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><ul><li>Define the animation style for the game and clearly communicate this vision to the team;</li><li>Use all animation techniques appropriate for the projects to deliver the best quality animation possible;</li><li>Train and lead an animation team to realize the creative vision of the animation;</li><li>Work closely with the Lead Animation Director;</li><li>Ensure animation commitments are met in terms of deadlines and quality;</li><li>Cooperate with technical animators, game designers, programmers, and other relevant departments;</li><li>Participate in the development of animation technologies tailored to the project;</li><li>Supervise the preparation of motion capture shoots and direct them in collaboration with the Lead Director;</li><li>Ensure adherence to the artistic direction as well as the quality provided by external service providers.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><ul><li>At least 8 years of relevant experience as an animator, including 2 years as a director in the game industry;</li><li>Proficiency in AAA animation pipelines and concept-to-implementation processes;</li><li>Ability to create smooth, flexible, and realistic animations, with a concrete demonstration of fundamental animation principles;</li><li>Experience in using motion capture technology, including set-up, production, and animation cleaning;</li><li>Experience in creating high-quality keyframe animation for character and facial animation;</li><li>Experience in creating and implementing gameplay animations;</li><li>Proficiency in Maya and Motion Builder as well as other similar software;</li><li>High motivation and initiative;</li><li>Strong teamwork and leadership skills;</li><li>Ability to adapt to change.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>-</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Reflector Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco, is a renowned entertainment studio in Montreal that produces captivating content for international audiences. They are looking for a Director of Animation with at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years as a director in the gaming industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the animation style for the game, leading an animation team, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of animation, and collaborating with other departments. Reflector offers a hybrid work mode, flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a range of activities for employees.

<div><div> Situé à Montréal, Reflector, une filiale du groupe Bandai Namco, est un studio de divertissement de renom qui travaille avec les meilleurs talents de l'industrie pour produire des contenus captivants pour des publics internationaux. En utilisant une approche transmédia axée sur la création d'univers narratifs riches, l'entreprise réussit à développer des propriétés originales captivantes qui attirent les fans sur diverses plateformes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Si tu es passionné (e) par les jeux vidéo et que tu as les compétences pour diriger une équipe de développement de jeux de qualité supérieure, nous t’invitons à postuler sur ce poste chez Reflector Divertissement.</div></div><div><div><h3>Voici un survol de ce qu’on offre à notre équipe</h3><ul><ul><li>Un mode de travail hybride avec présence minimale d’une journée par semaine au studio.</li><li>Un horaire de travail flexible. Tu es plus productif le matin ou au contraire, tu l’es plus le soir, aucun problème, c’est à toi de gérer tes 37,5 heures par semaine. </li><li>Assurances collectives en plus d’un compte de dépenses de soins de santé, télémédecine, deux (2) journées personnelles et maladies illimitées payées dès le premier jour.</li><li>Les fériés sont bonifiés.</li><li>Nous remboursons les frais de transport engagés par les employés pour se rendre au travail ou pour des déplacements professionnels.</li><li>Programme d’aide aux employés, régime volontaire d’épargne-retraite avec contributions de Reflector.</li><li>Studio à taille humaine avec les moyens d'un grand groupe.</li><li>Vous bénéficiez de deux (2) semaines de congés payés par Reflector au mois de décembre pour vous permettre de vous ressourcer et de passer du temps avec votre famille, en plus de vos semaines de vacances en banque.</li><li>Nous vous proposons un large éventail d'activités pour répondre à tous les goûts et intérêts, pour vous permettre de vous divertir et de vous épanouir (déjeuners, lunchs, 5 à 7, soirée de jeux, etc). </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Responsabilité clés</h3><ul><ul><li>Définir le style d'animation pour le jeu et transmettre clairement cette vision à l'équipe;</li><li>Utiliser toutes les techniques d’animation adapté aux projets pour livrer la meilleure qualité d’animation possible.</li><li>Former et diriger une équipe d'animation pour réaliser la vision créative de l'animation;</li><li>Travailler en étroite collaboration avec le directeur principal de l’animation;</li><li>Veiller au respect des engagements d'animation en termes de délai et de qualité;</li><li>Coopérer avec les animateurs techniques, les concepteurs de jeux, les programmeurs et les autres départements pertinents;</li><li>Participer à l’élaboration des technologies de l’animation adaptée au projet.</li><li>Superviser la préparation des tournage Motion capture et diriger le tournage en collaboration avec le directeur principal.</li><li>S’assurer du respect de la direction artistique ainsi que la qualité fournie par les prestataire externe.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><ul><li>Au moins 8 ans d'expérience pertinente en tant qu'animateur, dont 2 ans en tant que directeur dans l'industrie du jeu;</li><li>Compétence en matière de pipelines d'animation AAA et de processus de concept à mise en œuvre;</li><li>Capacité à créer des animations fluides, souples et réalistes, avec une démonstration concrète des principes fondamentaux de l'animation;</li><li>Expérience dans l'utilisation de la technologie de capture de mouvement, y compris la mise en place, la production et le nettoyage de l'animation;</li><li>Expérience en création d'images clés de haute qualité pour l'animation de personnages et de visages;</li><li>Expérience dans la création et la mise en œuvre d'animations de gameplay;</li><li>Maîtrise de Maya et Motion Builder ainsi que d'autres logiciels similaires;</li><li>Motivation et initiative élevées;</li><li>Bon esprit d'équipe et capacité de leadership;</li><li>Capacité d'adaptation au changement.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>-</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

ProbablyMonsters is seeking a Senior Animator, Advanced to join their team and work on a highly stylized new IP during the early stages of development. The ideal candidate should have at least 8+ years of character animation experience and an expert understanding of modern animation workflows and DCC programs. They should be able to create compelling, stylized character animation that evokes the personality of a cast of unique characters and collaborate with designers to create evocative animation that articulates gameplay mechanics. The salary range for this position is $126,700 - $221,700, and the company offers a competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants, health coverage, and extensive paid time off. ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all.

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                <strong>ProbablyMonsters</strong> is looking for a creative, technical, and collaborative <strong>Senior Animator, Advanced</strong>. You will join a team focusing on action game play, world building, level design, AI, and character design during the early phases of game development. <br /> <br />We are seeking a versatile and experienced <strong>Senior Animator, Advanced</strong> who is passionate about bringing exceptional entertainment to players around the globe. At ProbablyMonsters, we appreciate the value of partnering with other disciplines to create something special, and you will work closely with a multidisciplinary group to create and implement visual effects for this highly stylized new IP in the early stages of development.<br /><br />As a qualified candidate for this role, you first and foremost consider yourself a game developer. You are a skilled and approachable communicator and an artist who stays current with the techniques of your craft and you strive for excellence and growth. You should also be committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. At ProbablyMonsters, we are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and trust while creating best in class action game experiences.<br /><br />The salary range for this position is $126,700 - $221,700. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field. <br /> <br /><strong>WHO YOU ARE:</strong> <br /></p><ul><li>You are an independent, motivated, and self-aware artist who is excited to breathe life into a diverse cast of world-class characters.</li><li>Your work demonstrates your ability to create high quality and entertaining character animation and a expert understanding of motion and visual design principles.</li><li>You have a expert understanding of gameplay animation systems and workflows, and the ways that animation impacts a game.</li><li>You are effective at presenting your positions and ideas to positively influence the project. </li><li>You are proactive about evangelizing for your team to improve tools and workflows.</li></ul><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</strong> <br /><ul><li>Design and create compelling, stylized character animation that evokes the personality of a cast of unique characters.</li><li>Collaborate with Designers to create evocative animation that articulates gameplay mechanics.</li><li>Collaborate to establish workflows and best practices for the animation discipline.</li><li>Participate in our teamwide playtests to evaluate how your assets are playing and to give and receive notes on the experience.</li></ul><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong> <br /><ul><li>A reel that displays an expert understanding of weight, posing, body mechanics and timing in hand-keyed animation.</li><li>An expert proficiency in modern animation workflows &amp; DCC programs (such as Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.).</li><li>Shipped at least 1 game as a gameplay animator.</li><li>At least 8+ years of character animation experience.</li></ul><strong>OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:</strong> <br /><ul><li>A people-centric culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability. </li><li>A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career. </li><li>Competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus; annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.</li></ul><strong>About ProbablyMonsters™</strong> <br /><br />ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Our mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games. We secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, providing our teams the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, life-long careers while delivering industry-defining games within a healthy, rewarding culture.
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