Hasbro

Principal Cinematic Animator

Canada · Principal

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About the role

This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventur e.
Reporting to the Animation Director, you will be a key contributor as we enter pre-production, focused on creating high-quality cinematic animation that integrates seamlessly with gameplay.

Create high-quality cinematic animation using both motion capture and keyframe animation techniques.
Collaborate with the Cinematic Director to define staging, camera work, and shot composition for cinematic sequences.
Previsualize cinematic sequences to support motion capture shoots.
Craft interactive cinematic moments in collaboration with the Design team.
Contribute to building and maintaining an animation library for systemic narrative content.
Support implementation, maintenance, and debugging of cinematic animation systems, and help improve related pipelines and tools.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you'll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play.
The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure.
Skeleton Key is headquartered in Austin, TX, and we're building out a new, growing studio in Montreal, QC.

Strong understanding of cinematic principles, including pacing, camera movement, shot selection, and character performance.

Experience using Unreal Engine Sequencer.
Experience authoring cinematics for video games.
Familiarity with rigging, skinning, or other technical animation workflows.
Experience with 3D cinematography and camera work.
Experience working with actors in motion capture or performance capture environments.
Wizards is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Financial Well-being
Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility.

Your Next Adventure Starts Here At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences.
We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe.
In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games.
5+ years of professional experience in cinematic animation for games or film.
High-level experience cleaning and polishing performance capture data.
Excellent keyframe animation skills.
Experience working with tools such as Unreal Engine, Maya, MotionBuilder, or comparable software.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
Passion for games, storytelling, and cinematic animation.
We're looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what's never been built before.
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Principal Cinematic Animator to join the Montreal team and help bring our first AAA game to life.

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