Senior Technical Animator

Classification: Full Time

Work Locations: Quebec City/Montreal/Remote

Founded in 2020, Divertissements Yellow Brick Inc. is committed to creating memorable digital play spaces and immersive worlds, adopting an ethical and deeply human approach to game development. Inspired by our warrior princess Dorothée, the studio aims to make every moment of the journey count, brick by brick. In 2025, Divertissements Yellow Brick Inc. launched its first action-adventure fantasy game, Eternal Strands.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Yellow Brick Games is seeking a Senior Technical Animator to oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of gameplay animation systems. Acting as a bridge between the Animation, Design, and Programming teams, you will transform creative ideas into fluid and high-quality gaming experiences, ensuring our animation pipeline remains performant, scalable, and user-friendly.

You will play a key role in how characters move, react, and come to life in-game. To achieve this, you will develop robust animation systems, bring your technical expertise to the animation team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and workflows throughout production.

Yellow Brick Games is located in Quebec, Canada, and we are open to discussing remote work arrangements. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their background, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the implementation and long-term evolution of gameplay animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Design, develop, and evolve Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, Animation Montages, and other runtime animation systems.
• Collaborate closely with the Game Designers team to ensure animation systems support gameplay intentions, control responsiveness, and game feel.
• Work with animators to translate artistic vision into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions while preserving animation quality and style.
• Collaborate with programmers to integrate new features and address technical challenges related to animation.
• Develop reusable frameworks, tools, and workflows to improve production efficiency and simplify animation implementation.
• Identify friction points in the animation pipeline and propose continuous improvements to production processes.
• Diagnose and resolve animation-related issues, their integration into the game, and their runtime, while maintaining a balance between quality, performance, and ease of maintenance.
• Produce documentation for animation systems, technical workflows, and best practices, and contribute to the team's technical skill development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Push animation quality to the highest possible level while respecting performance constraints.
• Collaborate with various disciplines to ensure seamless integration of animation systems with gameplay, AI, camera, and other game systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Gameplay Animation, Technical Animation, Technical Design, or a similar role in video game development.
• Excellent understanding of gameplay animation principles and their impact on player experience and game feel.
• Professional experience in implementing gameplay animation systems with Unreal Engine.
• Strong proficiency in Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, Animation Montages, and animation graphs.
• Experience with animation pipelines and DCC software such as Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly for diagnosing complex gameplay animation issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to take ownership of systems, set priorities, and manage workload efficiently.
• Strong interest in the continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and production processes.

ASSETS

• Experience with Control Rig.
• Experience with Motion Matching, Full Body IK, procedural animation, or other modern animation techniques.
• Experience in developing tools or automation using Blueprints, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Knowledge of the Gameplay Ability System (GAS) or other gameplay frameworks.
• Participation in the development of at least one commercialized AAA game.
• Experience with C++.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An ultra-creative environment alongside industry veterans
• Flexible work schedule with remote or hybrid options
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Holiday break between Christmas and New Year's Day to start the year off right
• Comprehensive health insurance with 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• And much more!

INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION?

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