Senior Animator

Description

Are you looking for an exciting new experience? Do you feel ready for leading your own team through the creation of thrilling games? Are you up for the challenge?

We are currently looking for a Senior Animator for our Quebec City office. The applicant will be in charge of working with the Art Director to lead and participate in the creation and implementation of animation, while keeping to the projects tone.

He/She will also have to establish, maintain and enhance relationships with inside and outside creative resources. And finally, set goals and objectives for team members and act as a visionary, mentor and coach. Having a good balance between technical and artistic skills, the applicant will also be in charge of the creation of an animation pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Art Director to lead and participate in the creation and implementation of animation, while keeping to the projects tone.
• Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with inside and outside creative resources.
• Work with other senior employees and set goals and objectives for the animation team members and act as a visionary, mentor and coach.
• Collaborate on setting up the animation pipeline and give input for its management
• Supervising the animators (time and creative feedback)
• Create animations for the game
• Take in charge the training of the junior animators and serve as a mentor

Why you should join our creative team at Longtail Studios?

Because we offer:

1.A highly competitive salary
2.A collective benefit plan including full family coverage for medical, dental and optometric care
3.A very generous relocation package offered to candidates from outside the city or country. Your move should be free of worries! We even take care of the work permit procedures if you’re not Canadian!
4.A very generous vacation and statutory holidays package!
5.One additional week paid vacation between Christmas and New Year's for all teammates
6.And most importantly, the opportunity to make outstanding games in one of the best work environments on earth!

Working in Quebec City

Quebec City is an awesome place to start a solid and stimulating career. Did you know that Quebec City is rated as one of the safest places to live in North America? It is. The people are extremely friendly even by Canadian standards. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy access to a variety of leisurely pursuits. There is world class skiing in the winter and a rich and varied art and culture scene year round. This means Quebec City gives you an excellent quality of life at an affordable cost of living.

You shouldn’t even worry about relocating. First, we take care of the work permit procedures so we’ll deal with the complex governmental regulation. Then, we offer a generous relocation package so we’ll take care of your moving expenses. Isn’t great? Come find out for yourself by taking this opportunity to apply for the position at Longtail Studios today!

Once you see it, you’ll be convinced.

Please submit the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Current CV / Resume
• Demo reel in one or more of the following formats: URL or website; zip file of samples or CD portfolio
• Please reference the job title Senior Animator in the subject line of your email.
• Freelance applicants: please refrain from applying as this is an on-site position.