About Piranha Games

Founded in 2000, Piranha Games is an action gaming studio with unparalleled experience developing licensed products for big-name franchises, including AAA licensed titles such as; Need for Speed: Undercover and Duke Nukem Forever. Best known for the Free-to-Play game title MechWarrior Online, PGI is as committed as ever to creating world-class action-based games, having most recently released MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.

Piranha

Games is part of the Enad Global 7 group. For more information, please visit www.piranhagames.com

Piranha Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Formal education is not always required. All team members are hand-picked because they are skilled in their individual fields, immensely creative and hard workers. We hire avid gamers and mold them to the standards we believe make amazing products.

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We thank you for your interest in this position. Due to the number of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE

Piranha Games is looking for an experienced Cinematic Animator with a keen eye for believable motion. They will be a valuable contribution to high fidelity sequences and help bring a compelling narrative to life.

As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you’ll be involved in the process of everything from motion capture to bringing key frame animation into Unreal where you’ll use the latest tools. If you’re talented, organized, and self-motivated, this is a great opportunity to give a nuanced movement to stunning characters.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH PGI:





- Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Arrangements
- People-focused Events & Initiatives
- Comprehensive Perks
- Competitive Compensation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with Principal Animator and Cinematic Artists to design and implement animations
- Enhance and refine character performances (body and facial) from video and motion capture
- Bring a strong understanding of acting, posing, timing and keyframing
- Work with both animators and technical animators to help resolve any issues that may occur in translation
- Strive to find better approaches to workflow and provide general feedback from a cinematic perspective
- Exhibit a positive attitude and collaborate with peers to achieve the best story telling solutions.
- Adjust and refine animations as indicated by Principal Animator or Cinematic Director
- Work with producers to establish accurate estimates to ensure on-time deliverables are met
- Help maintain consistent file structure and naming convention for game assets

REQUIREMENTS:

- 7 years of experience in a similar capacity
- Proficiency with standard animation tools such as MotionBuilder, Maya or 3ds Max
- Solid understanding of animation principles
- A combination of education and relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Highly motivated, self-driven problem solver with strong attention to details
- Strong ability to accept direction and constructive criticism objectively
- Proven track record to complete work within deadlines while maintaining constant communication with team
- Ability to work under pressure and thrive in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high quality results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Qualifications

- Experience with sequencing with the Unreal engine
- A strong passion for making and playing games!

📌 Senior Cinematic Animator (Canada)
🏢 Piranha Games
📍 Canada