Gaming Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Animator at Warner Bros. Discovery

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

WB Games Montreal, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, is seeking a Senior Animator to create high-quality animation content for real-time gameplay and cinematics. This role offers the opportunity to bring iconic Warner Bros. characters and stories to life while collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team.

Job Overview

As a Senior Animator, you will work closely with animation leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver compelling character performances and cinematic storytelling. The position focuses on gameplay animation, motion capture integration, technical problem-solving, and maintaining high artistic standards throughout production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Character Animation: Create high-quality gameplay and cinematic animations that support memorable storytelling and immersive player experiences.
  • Animation Production: Work with motion capture data, keyframe animation, and in-engine animation systems to produce engaging content.
  • Gameplay Prototyping: Collaborate with production and associated teams to prototype and refine new gameplay features.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with character, art, technical animation, design, and programming teams to ensure cohesive implementation.
  • Research & Development: Contribute to tool improvements, evaluate emerging technologies, and support animation pipeline enhancements.
  • Quality Assurance: Review animation content in-engine, deliver tasks on schedule, and ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related bugs and provide support to the broader animation team.
  • Mentorship: Support and guide less experienced animators while encouraging knowledge sharing and team growth.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in video game development with experience on at least one AAA title.
  • Strong foundations in body mechanics, posing, timing, facial animation, and acting.
  • Proficiency with Maya, MotionBuilder, and other professional 3D animation tools.
  • Experience working with motion capture pipelines and animation production workflows.
  • Strong understanding of game engines, with Unreal Engine 5 experience highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical troubleshooting skills.
  • Portfolio, demo reel, or website showcasing animation expertise is required.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Art, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience in game animation will also be considered.
  • Additional training in motion capture, cinematic storytelling, or technical animation is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on AAA game projects with Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on creativity and innovation.
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship and career development initiatives.
  • Access to advanced animation technologies and industry-leading production pipelines.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional gameplay and cinematic animations, this Senior Animator opportunity at Warner Bros. Discovery could be your ideal next career move. Join WB Games Montreal and help craft unforgettable experiences for players around the world.

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