Senior Cinematic Animator (6 months contract)

About Piranha GamesFounded 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.comPiranha 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.Should you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@piranhagames.comWe 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 PURPOSEUnder the guidance of Principal Animator, portray character and object movements and behaviours, and tie them together with gameplay and visual storytellingRESPONSIBLITIES:Works with the Principal Animator to design and implement the needed gameplay animationsDemonstrates a strong understanding of animation principles such as weight, balance, inertia, and posingStrong understanding of motion, acting, and timingEnsures animations meet technical and visual quality standards and overall artistic direction of the projectsWork collaboratively with other members of the production team to resolve technical and/or design issues. Provides guidance and direction for junior animatorsAnticipate and recognize potential conflicts or production issues, communicate technical and artistic constraints and recommend solutionsConstantly evaluates the animation pipeline for improvementAdjusts and refines animation as indicated by the Art Director and Principal AnimatorParticipate as a proactive team member to further team and project goalsAssist with Unreal hook ups within motion trees, character components, blend spaces etc.Other ad-hoc responsibilities as requestedREQUIREMENTS:5+ years' experience in animation in a game development environment.Proficient with standard animation tools such as Maya, 3D StudioMax and MotionBuilderHighly motivated, self-driven problem solver with strong attention to detailsProven track record to complete work within deadlines while maintaining constant communication with teamAbility to work in a team and under pressure. Thrive in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high quality resultsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:A strong passion for making and playing games!The pay range for this role is:95,000 - 105,000 CAD per year (Canada) admin