Who is SkyBox Labs?
Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2024), SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 270+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.
Interested? Let’s talk about what we’re hiring for:
SkyBox Labs is on the lookout for a Technical Animator (Rigging) to join our IP Division! Dive into the early phases of development and become a key collaborator in the creation process—from early stages to release and beyond. By collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly implement high-quality animation assets into the game engine, the Tech Animator will have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the design of our original AAA IP.
Ready to put your design skills and expertise into creating something extraordinary? Apply today!
A snapshot of your role:Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand and implement project requirementsDesign, create, and maintain character rigs for complex charactersOptimize rigs for game engine performance to streamline the rigging processDevelop complex deformation systems, weight painting, and control systems for realistic movementsCollaborate closely with the animation engineer to implement animations in the engine, creating and managing blueprints and assets (eg. blend spaces, aim offsets, pose drivers, etc)Gather feedback from animators, making necessary adjustments and improvements to rigs for optimal performanceWork independently and proactively, managing tasks and deadlines with minimal supervisionSound like you? This is what we're looking for:Portfolio/reel demonstrating high-quality rigging work in games, film, VFX, or a related field3+ years of professional tech animation experience focused in rigging Experience with animation implementation in engineProficient in designing, creating, and maintaining gameplay character rigs, with a strong foundation in human anatomy and mechanical principlesExperience in large game engines, including Unreal Engine Proficient in Maya, with experience in Advanced Skeleton and mGearStrong communication and collaboration skills with engineers, designers, and animators for gathering feedback and iterating on requirementsAbility to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervisionPassion for video games and creating immersive experiences!
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience working on rigs in a AA or AAA title is an assetHands-on experience with facial rigging, cloth, hair, and facial recognition systemsAbility to rig non-humanoid characters with unique joints and movementsExperience with Unreal Engine's animation blueprints and character rig systemsKnowledge of physics-based systems for dynamic elements (i.e. cloth and hair)Our commitment to you:
SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).
Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Estimated Salary range:
Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $55,000 - $80,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.
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