{"id":4060,"date":"2026-08-12T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/career\/technical-animator\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T02:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T02:00:10","slug":"technical-animator","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/career\/technical-animator\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Animator"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Company Description<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a Technical 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<h2>Job Description<\/h2>\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<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What your weeks are going to look like<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop, test, and maintain animation systems in collaboration with animators, game programmers, and other team members;<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical support for animation tools and the game editor;<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the creation of technical tools for DCC and game engines (Maya, Unity, and Unreal);<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the design, integration, and validation of animations;<\/li>\n<li>Integrate animations into the game engine and ensure they function properly;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with animators to ensure that animation features comply with technical, aesthetic, and gameplay constraints;<\/li>\n<li>Research and share knowledge about game engines and industry best practices;<\/li>\n<li>Assist with the planning of animation tasks;<\/li>\n<li>Analyze the pipeline and monitor industry trends regarding best practices in video game animation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in arts, multimedia, 3D, or equivalent;<\/li>\n<li>At least five (5) years of relevant experience in the video game industry;<\/li>\n<li>Highly versatile profile, capable of quickly switching between artistic creation (rigging) and technical aspects (engine\/code)<\/li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to create realistic rigs that accurately reflect the models\u2019 morphology (both bipeds and fictional creatures).<\/li>\n<li>Advanced proficiency in Maya (constraint systems, deformers, expressions)<\/li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Advanced Skeleton and the ability to create custom rigging from start to finish, for both body rigging and facial expressions.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop tools (Python\/MEL) to optimize Maya and streamline animators\u2019 workflows.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with integration into Unity (Mecanim, Playables) and Unreal Engine.<\/li>\n<li>In-depth mastery of Unreal Blueprints (specifically Animation Blueprints) and Anim Tree structures.<\/li>\n<li>Good understanding of animation principles;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to document and explain work clearly and concisely;<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of rigging, skinning, and technologies related to characters, objects, and environmental elements;<\/li>\n<li>Experience with at least one game release;<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in French and English (written and spoken);<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel internationally as needed;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical demo required\u2014each rig demonstrated must be accompanied by a written description or presentation notes (e.g., PDF document, website, or video descriptions).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#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>Technical demo required\u2014each rig demonstrated must be accompanied by a written description or presentation notes (e.g., PDF document, website, or video descriptions).<\/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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