Who is SkyBox Labs?
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 2: Lightfall, 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 or Victoria studios, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.
Interested? Let's talk about who we're hiring for:
Have you ever had to explain to people what the difference between a Tech Animator and a Tech Artist is? Do you get excited when you think about original IP and the impact you could make on such a creative space? Do you geek out on Unreal 5's capabilities?
SkyBox Labs is seeking a Technical Animator to join our growing IP Division, helping us bridge the gap between animation and gameplay and bringing our game to new heights. Joining us at early stages of development, you'll really be able to make your mark on the team and the project by implementing your creative solutions and setting the bar for top-quality tech animation.
We're seeking someone who is passionate about their craft, who wants to forge new pathways with us as we go through this journey as a team.
A snapshot of your role:Working within Unreal 5 engine, maintain and extend animation blueprints such as extending overlay states and state machinesAuthor technical animation assets such as blend spacesMaintain gameplay character rigs, taking responsibility for rigs becoming performant (hair, body, facial animation, IK, etc)Collaborate closely with animators and gameplay engineers to prototype new featuresContinue to push yourself and your skills to new heights, through passionate R&D of gameplay animation systemsSound like you? This is what we're looking for:Multiple years of experience working as a Tech Animator or a Tech Artist specializing in animationDeep experience creating state machines and setting up gameplay logicStrong competency in Unreal Blueprints or an equivalent visual scripting languageA team player and flexible problem solver with excellent communication skills Professional working experience in game development or an equivalent fieldA curious mind, who is willing to try new things and test out new technologyNice-to-haves:
Unreal Engine 5 experience is highly valuable, however equivalent experience would be acceptableA background in animation that can assist in understanding animation concepts, quality, and processExperience working on weapons systemsComfortable in PythonPrototyping experienceThe base salary range is $76,000 - $114,000 or 95,000 - $141,000, depending on the level assessment. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Please include your portfolio alongside your application with proven examples of visual scripting logic.
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.
