Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
RillaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video GamesIndustries
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in animation for games
- Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine 5
- Familiarity with MetaHuman
- Comfort working in Perforce-integrated pipelines
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Responsibilities
- Animate characters and creatures to a high standard
- Contribute to the creation of vignettes and scripted events
- Collaborate with animators and technical animators to define and refine the animation pipeline
- Partner with the art team and designers to ensure animations integrate cleanly into the game engine, support gameplay systems, and meet performance goals
- Foster a productive and collaborative work environment with the development team
Skills
Autodesk Maya
Unreal Engine 5
MetaHuman
Perforce
character animation
vignettes
scripted events
animation pipeline
game-ready skeleton design
skinning
quadruped animation
Blackbird Interactive
Develops immersive video games and experiences
About Blackbird Interactive
Blackbird Interactive is an independent game development studio located in Vancouver, Canada, known for creating immersive video games and interactive experiences. The studio's products include high-quality video games, with a notable history linked to the sci-fi classic "Homeworld." Their games are developed with input from all team members, fostering a creative culture. BBI also provides services in art direction, concept art, and intellectual property development to other gaming studios, allowing them to earn revenue from both game sales and service contracts. Unlike many competitors, BBI offers flexible work arrangements, including in-studio, remote, and hybrid options, which helps attract and retain talent. The company's goal is to produce engaging games while maintaining a productive and secure work environment.
Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
4-Day Work Week & Generous Vacation
Employee Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Parental LEave Top Up
Comprehensive Extended Health & Wellness Benefits
Research & Developemnt Opportunities
New IP Pitching Program & Bonus
Fully Equiped Onsite Gym
Dog-Friendly Studio
Risks
Homeworld 3's delay to May 13 could impact revenue and player engagement.
Layoffs and project cancellations may indicate financial instability or strategic misalignment.
Stopping work on Minecraft Legends could result in lost revenue and affect partnerships.
Differentiation
Founded by industry veterans, Blackbird Interactive has a strong pedigree in gaming.
The studio specializes in high-quality, immersive sci-fi games like Homeworld 3.
Blackbird Interactive offers flexible work arrangements, attracting top talent and enhancing productivity.
Upsides
Increased interest in VR gaming benefits Blackbird's upcoming VR title, Homeworld: Vast Reaches.
The rise of roguelike games aligns with Blackbird's Homeworld 3's War Games mode.
Growing popularity of sci-fi genres boosts interest in Blackbird's games like Homeworld 3.
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