{"id":4044,"date":"2026-07-06T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/career\/senior-3d-animator-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T02:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T02:00:10","slug":"senior-3d-animator-2","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/career\/senior-3d-animator-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior 3D Animator"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Company Description<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a senior 3D animator to join a team working on one of our latest co-development projects!<\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><em>We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We take care of our people<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);<\/li>\n<li>Truly flexible working: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours;<\/li>\n<li>Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days &amp; personal days: your well-being is important to us.<\/li>\n<li>Complete group insurance from day one;<\/li>\n<li>A contribution to your RRSP<\/li>\n<li>400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Life at the Studio&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;<\/li>\n<li>Regular presentations of projects and new developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;<\/li>\n<li>Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!<\/li>\n<li>Come and discover the rest for yourself!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Job Description<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What your weeks are going to look like<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the design of animations by proposing creative solutions tailored to the project\u2019s needs, while adhering to constraints (budget, technical, artistic, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Maximize the potential of animations by working closely with other animators and artists in related fields;<\/li>\n<li>Identify creative and technical issues as they arise and propose solutions to resolve them;<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the level of detail and animation effects to meet the project\u2019s needs and technical constraints;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the quality, structure, and optimization of content as well as 3D animation practices on your project;<\/li>\n<li>Support the team in resolving complex animation issues by providing robust and effective solutions;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with the lead animator\/artist and other departments to ensure seamless integration of animations;<\/li>\n<li>Participate in progress meetings to discuss technical challenges and ensure rigorous tracking of deliverables;<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to skill development within the team through mentoring and ongoing training;<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the evolution of development tools and practices by proposing improvements to optimize internal processes on your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College diploma in 3D animation, multimedia, or any other relevant field (a combination of experience and\/or education deemed equivalent may be considered);<\/li>\n<li>At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in the video game industry;<\/li>\n<li>Experience in gameplay animation, combat animation, and\/or cinematic animation;<\/li>\n<li>Advanced knowledge of all aspects of 3D animation (physics, character animation, timing, stylistic diversity (realistic and\/or cartoon), etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Maya or 3DS Max; Motion Builder;&#xa0;<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Unity and Unreal engines;<\/li>\n<li>Experience with camera manipulation in Maya (movement &amp; framing) for in-game cutscenes (an asset);<\/li>\n<li>Experience with the Advanced Skeleton rigging tool (an asset);<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of rigging, FX, and modeling (an asset);<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in French and English (written and spoken);<\/li>\n<li>Willing to travel internationally as needed;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portfolio and\/or demo required.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we value in our team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage priorities;<\/li>\n<li>Strong background in the arts (theater, multimedia, film, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly;<\/li>\n<li>Independence, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team;<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to quality work and meeting deadlines;<\/li>\n<li>Strong oral and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Come be a Game Changer with us!&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To find out more about us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/<\/a>&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Come and make a difference with us! <strong>#FrimaLife<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find out more about us: <a href=\"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/a-propos\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>About our culture: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/766900522?share=copy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vimeo.com\/766900522?share=copyLe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><em>The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text. 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