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    Development Support: Animation - Toronto, Canada - Rockstar Toronto

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    At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

    A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

    Rockstar Toronto is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Development Support specialist who possess a passion for animation and video games. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Oakville, Ontario.

    WHAT WE DO

  • We create open world gameplay mechanics that are used to make immersive experiences.
  • We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences.
  • We look for creative solutions to problems discovered during development.
  • We support all facets of animation development, from motion capture to in-game testing.
  • We build an inclusive, engaged, and fun working environment.
  • Each team works with dedicated pipelines and tools to create engaging open world mechanics.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide general support for the Animation team, including animation tagging to ensure proper functionality of in-game assets.
  • Assist in setting up and editing metadata.
  • Bug fixing and troubleshooting assets in-game.
  • Identifying, recording and documenting problems with in-game gameplay mechanics.
  • Ability to bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production.
  • Develop relationships and maintain regular communication with leads, directors, and production staff.
  • Document team progress and updates into wikis, dashboards, or production tracking documents.
  • Create and share training materials that document and share knowledge with global support teams.
  • Assist on-set motion capture directors with shoot planning, prep and execution.
  • Collaborate with the Animation team to prep scenes and follow up with other departments as required.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Art/Animation/Game Design or equivalent experience.
  • SKILLS

  • Great interpersonal skills. Must be able to work closely in a team setting and across various departments.
  • A willingness to be involved in all aspects of the development process.
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development.
  • Eagerness to learn new workflows and software tools.
  • Motivated, flexible, and autonomous.
  • Able to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for video games; especially Rockstar titles.
  • PLUSES

    Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Experience using a DCC like Maya or MotionBuilder and working with motion capture data.
  • Experience using a scripting language (e.g. python) or editing metadata.
  • Experience with game design and making video games.


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