Overview

IGG’s CG/VFX Team is looking for a 2D Animator to support our game trailers/videos. The position requires collaborating with discipline leads and other team members to meet deadlines while observing the existing style and technical restraints. Artistic/Technical talent, experience, effective communication and teamwork are essential components of a successful applicant.

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada. With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech and inspiring.

IGG Canada is a division of IGG – I Got Games, a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development of and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading massively multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S. and Canada which opened its doors in 2013.

If you’re passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Two of our works for you to watch:

1. Lords Mobile x Saint Seiya: Burn Your Cosmo!: https://youtu.be/k01xtOgAwrw

2. Time Princess Dress Up: https://youtu.be/iyKGl0zQPxo

Our CG/VFX Team is implementing and do some R&D to a new style of the projects for our new game trailer’s direction – 3D render into 2D (We will have both full 3D game Trailer & 3D  to 2D game Trailer ), based on this new direction our team would like to have some new positions join us to provide their knowledge and support for us to help us succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the whole team to execute the desired look of 2D Animation & 2D FX;
• Responsible for creating the 2D Animation qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and Environments in 3D render into 2D projects;
• Participates as a team member in determining 2D Animation & 2D FX various design solutions;

• Provides feedback & solutions to other members of the production by attending weekly & dailies on a regular basis;
• Works closely with Creative Directors, other department members/Leads in achieving the desired look of CG environment/role for key 2D animation & 2D effects;
• Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work;

• Other duties assigned by the team.

Qualifications:
• 1+ years of relevant professional CG/VFX/Game experience as 2D Animator;

• Ability to complete a wide range of effects in a timely and efficient manner that meets the quality;

• Strong traditional painting skills that could support dynamic artwork – 3D into 2D;
• Have a good eye and attention to detail;
• Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new feedback, info, and workflow;

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely;
• Comfortable working on multiple projects on multiple differing pipelines.

• Good communication skills and strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively;

Bonus to have:

• Ability to create reusable FX setups or templates is a plus;

• Knowledge of 3D to 2D is a plus;

• Strong experience in ToonBoom Harmony is a bonus to have;

• Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in 2D FX, painting, illustration, or design is a plus;

Apply through: https://igg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=172

Position type: permanent or others to be discussed

Compensation Package for permanent employees:

Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including extended health and dental.
Paid Vacation + paid Sick days: 18 days(accumulated and based on percentage earning)
Active Living Benefits (such as Fitness Memberships, Registration fees for team sports reimbursement) after 3 months
Training and development fee reimbursement after 3 months
Dependent Child Benefit
Paid Holiday Closure

RRSP matching after 1 year

 

Perks for permanent employees:

On-site car and Bike Parking
Monthly Transit Allowance after 3 months
Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
Dress code: Casual
Child Gift
Lots of snacks, drinks available
Monthly Team lunch
Referral Bonus

 

This job has to work on-site.