3D Gameplay Animator (Freelance)

• Design and produce high-quality 3D animations (combat systems, movements, attacks, hit reactions, etc.) in Maya and/or Blender.
  
• Ensure your animations comply with technical engine requirements (Unreal Engine) and Animation State Machines logic.
  
• Manage your time and priorities independently to ensure the timely delivery of agreed-upon milestones.
  

• Collaborate with the internal animation team to share best practices, Maya/Blender tips, and enrich collective know-how.
  
• Elevate the overall visual standard (raise the bar) by paying meticulous attention to body weight, impact reactions, and the credibility of combat sequences.
  
• Document your animation work to ensure a seamless and smooth knowledge transfer with artists and programmers.
  

• Interpret artistic vision and gameplay constraints, then propose creative, dynamic, and impactful animation solutions.
  
• Engage in constructive exchanges around creative feedback and dare to propose innovative technical approaches to solve complex production challenges.
  
• Assess the quality of provided rigs and make optimization recommendations to maximize delivery fluidity.
  

Profil

• Experience: Around 10 years of experience in 3D animation within the video game industry, with a strong specialization in combat animation (shipped PC/console titles).
  
• Sense of Movement & Physics: Exceptional mastery of weight of movement, timing, dynamism, and gameplay feel.
  
• 3D Tools: Strong proficiency in Maya and Blender.
  
• Technical & Gameplay: Solid understanding of engine integration (Unreal Engine) and State Machines.
  
• Soft Skills: Team player, highly autonomous, curious, supportive mindset, and excellent communication skills (French and/or English).
  
  

• Experience with direct engine asset integration and configuration.
  
• Knowledge of or interest in narrative sequences (cinematics / cutscenes).
  
• Basic knowledge of VFX or shader adjustments.
  
  

Informations contractuelles

• Contract Type: Freelance assignment through March 2027 (with the possibility of extension).
  
• Work Location: Remote (Quebec City, Canada) or hybrid work in Quebec City.
  
• Hourly/Daily Rate: Competitive and based on experience and expertise.
  
• Workload: Full-time (approximately 37.5 hours per week).
  
• Work Environment: A team culture centered on a passion for gaming, respect, and shared enjoyment (Forged by gaming, driven by passion).