At Relic Entertainment we are developing an original game for PS3 and Xbox 360 and continue to build on our history of award winning games - games like Company of Heroes, Dawn of War, and Homeworld. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized by the Relic team and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.
Life outside of Relic? You bet. We know, it's a novel idea, but one we not only embrace, we enforce. If you are going to live in Vancouver, you better have time away from work to take advantage of all this city has to offer. Vancouver is consistently ranked in the top most livable cities in the world. Where else can you get up and choose between beach volleyball, city nightlife, or boarding the glacier, all within 90 minutes? We've got mountains. We've got ocean. We've got a chill studio in the heart of downtown. And... We've got donuts every Friday. What more could you ask for?
Your friends will call in the middle of the night, cursing you. When you see them, they’ll wear sunglasses to conceal their bloodshot eyes, and they’ll be alone, because their romantic interests left them without even texting goodbye. They won’t be able to stop playing. It’s a terrible fate, but I’m afraid it’s what we want. And we need your help.
We’re collaborative, cunning, and fiendishly fun, and we want to hear how you can make our game even better. We’re triple-A, strategic, action and adventure. We’re cooperative, online, console-geared and ready to achieve escape velocity. Your friends will bow at your god-like feet…
Everybody wants to make great games. Come to Relic, and you will.
* Develop tools & refine pipelines for the animation production process, including the integration of keyframe, mocap, procedural, and run-time dynamic animation. * Create and maintain “animator-friendly” rigs. * Proactively seek out inefficiencies and problems in existing processes as well as potential problems. * Help track efficiency of asset pipeline and processes throughout the life of the project, improving and enhancing them where necessary. * Troubleshoot asset pipelines and processes in use. * Work with other disciplines to ensure the quality of the characters and animation for all aspects of the project. * Create and maintain documents outlining animation needs, including in-game animation, motion capture shoots, and animation critiques. * Check assets for technical integrity before integrating them into the game.
Qualifications:
* Must have solid understanding and demonstrated ability to work on 3DS MAX, Maya or equivalent 3D Software. * Must be able to work comfortably with MAXScript. * Must demonstrate initiative and strong problem-solving skills in regard to all types of rigging and animation techniques. * Must have 3+ years experience in the game industry or 5+ years in 3D Computer Graphics Industry as an Animator or Rigger. * Must have worked on at least 2 games that shipped. * Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or similar is preferred.
Sample Work Required:
* Strong art portfolio demonstrating proficiency and talent with both CG and traditional art skills. (preferably delivered via online or CD\DVD) * Samples, demonstrations, or documentation of tools\pipelines developed to overcome previous challenges.
Location:
* #1500 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2C1 Canada
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter and a link to your online portfolio to jobs@relic.com including the position title in your subject line.
Relic would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
