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2K

Animateur Lead Post-Production Mocap/Lead Mocap Post Production Animator

Montréal, Quebec, Canada · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
PythonVue.jsSQLJiraExcelCustomer SupportMayaUnreal EngineLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Notre portefeuille de titres s'élargit grâce à notre plan stratégique mondial ainsi qu'à la création et à l'acquisition de studios novateurs dont les contenus continuent d'inspirer des millions de joueur·euse·s à travers le monde!

Responsibilities

  • Create game-ready motion-edited or hand-keyed animation for both gameplay and cinematics, ensuring movement adheres to specific project styles and anatomical principles.
  • Contribute to the animation pipeline by developing innovative solutions via JIRA/GIT. You will use HSL, Python, or SQL scripting to automate tasks and optimize workflows.
  • Work with leads to architect setups for motion capture shoots and ready developer rigs for our production pipeline.
  • Act as the Post-Production point of contact for Dev teams. You will lead projects from pre-production through delivery, identifying potential risks early and communicating technical requirements effectively.
  • A proven track record of leading or mentoring artists. You possess the passion to elevate a team and the empathy to lead their professional development.
  • Ability to think critically and develop creative technical solutions for unique animation challenges.
  • A collaborative partner who thrives in high-energy team environments and values collective success as much as technical excellence.<

Requirements

  • You are the guardian of the craft, ensuring every artist has the technical support and expert feedback required to excel in a high-fidelity AAA environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder, Unreal Engine and Vicon Shogun.
  • Experience with complex character rig setups is a must.
  • Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for pipeline automation and tool development.

Nice to have

  • Fondée en 2005, 2K Games est une entreprise internationale de jeux vidéo, éditant des titres développés par certains des studios de développement les plus influents au monde.
  • Nos studios, responsables du développement du portefeuille de jeux de classe mondiale de 2K sur plusieurs plateformes, incluent Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber et HB Studios.
  • 2K publie des titres dans les genres de jeu les plus populaires: jeux de sport, jeux de tir, de rôle, d'action, de stratégie, ainsi que des jeux occasionnels et familiaux.
  • Chez 2K, nous sommes fier·ère·s de créer un environnement de travail inclusif, ce qui signifie encourager les membres de nos équipes à venir tel·le·s qu'ils·elles sont et à se dépasser!
  • Nous encourageons la diversité et l'inclusion et voulons que notre communauté de candidat·e·s reflète cet engagement.
  • Nous encourageons toutes les personnes qualifiées à explorer nos opportunités à l'échelle internationale.
  • 2K a son siège social à Novato, en Californie, et est un label détenu en propriété exclusive par Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
  • Agir en tant qu'expert·e principal·e de la matière pour l'équipe de post-production.

Company info

  • 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
  • Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K's portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands
  • popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K
  • At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
  • As the Lead Mocap Post Production Animator, you will be responsible for the artistic and technical growth of our character animation team.
  • In this role, you bridge the gap between production goals and creative excellence.
  • 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
  • Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.
  • Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab.
  • Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us!
  • 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
  • Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K's portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K
  • At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work!
  • We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role.
  • If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
  • What We Need
  • Your mission is to move beyond execution to serve as a craft leader: mentoring a team of animators, advocating for their career development, and ensuring that our post-production output meets world-class quality standards.
  • This role requires you to work onsite in our Montreal, Canada office location at least 3 days a week.

This listing is sourced directly from 2K's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.