NBCUniversal in Montréal is seeking a Principal Animator to lead either Gameplay Animation Systems or Conversations and Scripted Events, elevating AAA quality while mentoring peers and collaborating across design, engineering and animation teams. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of 3D character animation on multiple shipped AAA titles, a standout reel in the chosen specialization, and hands on experience with Maya or MotionBuilder and motion capture. You will own features from concept to final implementation and must be in the office at least four days a week, with Canadian work authorization and travel willingness. To apply, tailor your reel to the focus area, demonstrate cross disciplinary collaboration and highlight leadership in your cover letter, resume and portfolio.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
NBCUniversal est l’une des principales entreprises mondiales de médias et de divertissement.
Nous créons du contenu de calibre mondial, que nous distribuons à travers notre portefeuille de cinéma, de télévision et de diffusion en continu, et que nous faisons vivre par le biais de nos destinations de parcs thématiques mondiaux, de nos produits de consommation et de nos expériences. Nous détenons et exploitons des marques de divertissement et d’information de premier plan, notamment NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo et Peacock, notre service de diffusion en continu haut de gamme financé par la publicité. Nous produisons et distribuons des œuvres cinématographiques et des contenus télévisuels de premier plan grâce à nos puissants studios de cinéma et de télévision, notamment Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation et Focus Features, ainsi qu’aux quatre studios de télévision mondiaux regroupés sous la bannière Universal Studio Group. Nous exploitons également des parcs thématiques et des expériences de calibre industriel à travers le monde par l’entremise de Universal Destinations & Experiences, notamment Universal Orlando Resort, domicile de Universal Epic Universe, et Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal est une filiale de Comcast Corporation. Visitez https://www.nbcuniversal.com pour plus d’information. Notre impact repose sur l’amélioration des communautés dans lesquelles nos employé·e·s, nos client·e·s et nos publics vivent et travaillent. Nous avons une riche tradition d’engagement communautaire et veillons à ce que nos employé·e·s aient l’occasion de servir leurs communautés. Nous défendons une culture inclusive et nous efforçons d’attirer et de développer une main-d’œuvre talentueuse afin de créer et de diffuser une vaste gamme de contenus reflétant la diversité de notre monde.
As a Principal Animator, you will bring characters to life across either gameplay systems or narrative-driven experiences. This role spans two different areas of focus: Gameplay Animation Systems (locomotion, interaction, traversal, core gameplay) and Conversations & Scripted Events (facial animation, character acting, and performance-driven animation).
Candidates are not expected to have deep expertise in both areas. We are hiring specialists in either focus and we’re looking for strong Principal-level talent in one of these domains.
Across the area of focus, you will help set the quality bar, drive best practices, mentor other animators, and partner closely with design, engineering, and animation teams.
Responsibilities
Gameplay focus (specialization):
Conversations & Scripted Events focus (specialization):
En tant qu’animateur principal ou d’animatrice principale, vous donnerez vie aux personnages à travers des systèmes de gameplay ainsi que des expériences narratives. Ce rôle couvre deux domaines de spécialisation : les systèmes d’animation gameplay (locomotion, interaction, déplacement, gameplay principal) ou Conversations & Scripted Events (animation faciale, jeu d’acteur des personnages et animation axée sur la performance).
Les candidat(e)s ne sont pas tenus de posséder une expertise approfondie dans les deux domaines. Nous recherchons des spécialistes dans l’une ou l’autre de ces disciplines, avec un niveau principal solide dans au moins une.
Dans votre domaine d’expertise, vous contribuerez à établir les standards de qualité, à définir les meilleures pratiques, à encadrer d’autres animateurs et à collaborer étroitement avec les équipes de design, d’ingénierie et d’animation.
Responsabilités
Spécialisation Gameplay :
Spécialisation Conversations & Scripted Events :
Preferred Experience (one or more areas)
Gameplay:
Conversations & Scripted Events:
Additional:
Eligibility Requirements
Exigences de base
Expériences souhaitées (un ou plusieurs domaines)
Gameplay :
Conversations & Scripted Events :
Autres atouts :
Exigences d’admissibilité
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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