Job Title:

• Viewmodel Animator

Requisition ID:

• R025751

Job Description:

Your Platform

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III." The studio combines cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce high-quality multiplayer and single-player experiences.

We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto, Canada. In this role you will partner closely with teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of content for major titles. This role will be studio based at our Toronto, Canada location with flexible working support.

Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit www.sledgehammergames.com.

Your Mission:

As a Viewmodel Animator you will be expected to create high fidelity first-person animations that align to the studio's pursuit of ultimate player immersion. This includes weapon-handling, hand-to-hand combat, and locomotion. The role requires identifying and executing the specific "feel" instructed by the project and iterating to high polish levels.

Responsibilities:

• Use traditional animation fundamentals to craft motions ranging from stylized to hyper-realistic.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of camera animation, cinematic framing, shot continuity, and facial animation.
• Respond well to feedback and iterate multiple times to achieve required polish.
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and spearhead workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and creativity.

Player Profile:

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years industry experience
• At least 1 shipped title or equivalent
• Strong ability for hand-keyed animation
• Knowledge of animation fundamentals with a focus on keyframe animation and human movement
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technology
• Experience animating in the Maya environment
• Problem-solving skills both technical and cross-department
• Ability to think philosophically about character movement

Extra Points:

• Understanding of real-world weapon functionality is a plus
• Knowledge of cinematic and motion capture editing and cleanup
• Understanding of character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging) is a bonus

Our World:

Activision strives to create iconic brands in gaming and entertainment and deliver unrivaled gaming experiences. The company is home to franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. The role’s duties and responsibilities may be changed as directed by the company.

Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.