Job Description

NetEase Games Montreal is the brand new division of NetEase Games; a leading game developer and publisher focusing on delivering top quality mobile and online gaming experiences. We’re currently seeking Technical Animator who will be supporting and improving animation systems and pipelines; working closely with animators, designers and programmers, the Technical Animator will handle animation rigs and other dynamic objects.

Job Responsibilities

* Work with game engine and animation tools, improving or creating pipelines for animation features.

* Create plug-ins and/or scripts to automate tasks.

* Oversee smooth cross-software development.

* Create various rigs and assist other animators with their rigging.

* Work with physics systems for rigid/soft bodies, hair, and cloth.

Qualifications

* At least 5 years’ experience in 3D animation.

* Minimum of 1 published AAA title.

* Versatile and exceptional skills in 3D animation.

* Rigging/skinning/weighting skills.

* Expert in Animation software such as Maya, Motion Builder and 3DS Max.

* Experience and understanding of character and animation pipelines and character setup.

* Experienced in working with game engines.

* Experience creating menus in UMG of UE4 is a plus.

Other Requirements

Portfolio