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About the Role

You will be rigging and skinning complex character, vehicle, and prop assets, as well as building tooling to support the animation team and animation pipeline. You will help push the runtime quality of hair, dynamics, and physics on skinned assets using in-game. You will also oversee the external rigging team, coordinate with production on timelines, and manage feedback to maintain a high quality bar.

Responsibilities

Oversee external dev for rigging, providing feedback and documentation to ensure quality.
Rigging and skinning characters, weapons, and vehicles, including dynamics and simulations.
Improving and designing pipeline and workflow.
Building tools and processes that facilitate content authoring with an emphasis on user experience, quality, and efficiency.
Dynamics and in-game physics setup, R&D, debugging, and optimization.

Requirements

Degree or Certificate in Computer Science, Graphic Art, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in the games industry.
5+ years of experience on console game development.
Developing pipeline and workflow.
Solid knowledge of Maya.
Knowledge of at least one major commercial game engine (e.g. Unreal, Unity).
Experience working with external developers.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to collaborate effectively in a small, dynamic team.
Existing work authorization is required.

Skills

Cloth/Hair simulation ability in Maya or Game is a huge plus.
Computer programming/scripting experience (e.g., C++, Python, PyQt).
Experience working on a first-person shooter.
Experience shipping a highly competitive multiplayer game.

Location

Remote in Canada
Hybrid in Toronto Studio

Work Type

Contract
Temporary Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Degree or Certificate in Computer Science, Graphic Art or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$97,606.00 - $128,974.00 CAD

Benefits

Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life.
Supplemental life & critical illness.
Legal service.
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires a geographic move.

About the Company

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise.
We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide.
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft.
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.
We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®.
We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

Equal Opportunity

At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.