Job Title : Cinematic AnimatorType : Contract on T4Location : Vancouver, BC : 3 days : HybridDuration : 18 monthsAbout the job- The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming’s most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of Client's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset, and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.Summary of the opportunity- Role Summary : As a Cinematic Animator at The Coalition, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality animations for our flagship gaming series, Gears of War. You will collaborate with the Animation Lead to implement the overall creative direction of our product and deliver impactful character performances through a blend of key-frame animation and motion capture. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and creativity to one of the industry's most renowned game franchises.Responsibilities and Duties : - Create character / creature motions through a blend of key-frame animation and motion capture techniques.- Collaborate with the Lead Cinematic Animator to implement the overall creative direction of the product.- Deliver high-quality body and facial animation assets with speed and accuracy.- Complete assignments including animation tests, previs, layout, and final shot animation.- Assist with motion capture shoots and help define requirements.MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications : - 5-7+ years of experience creating high-quality character and creature animations.- Proficiency in key-frame and motion capture animation.- Extensive experience animating realistic humans, especially facial animation.- Ability to deliver dramatic and believable character performances, with a solid understanding of body mechanics, timing, weight, and composition.- Proactive mindset and the ability to make recommendations that raise the quality bar for the animation team.- Experience using Maya (preferred) and Motion Builder (considered a plus).- Technical understanding of animation tools, pipelines, and technical systems is a plus.- Self-motivated, organized, creative problem solver, and team player.In conclusion, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today!