People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting AAA projects with the top publishers in the industry: Project Gemini with Square Enix and Project Dagger with Take-Two (2K), in addition to a new IP to be self-published and two other games in a concept phase. One of our IPs is also being adapted for VR technology.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Dagger is a new IP developed with Take-Two Interactive. It’s a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF’s European studios.
If you feel yourself able to deliver as nobody else, take ownership of your projects, and are ready to leave a mark on a game you work on, apply now!
Job Description
- Mentoring, managing and leading the creature animation team
- Work with designers ensure gameplay animation needs are met
- Work with engineers and tech animation to ensure good animation systems are in place and animations are fit for purpose.
- Work with production to ensure estimates and tasking align with timelines and milestone requirements, and raise any red flags as production progresses.
- Working with the Principle Animator to help set the guidelines, standards and quality bar for creature animation
- Advocate for the needs of the creature animation team
Qualifications
- Significant experienced with Maya, specializing in keyframe animation
- Minimum 8 years of experience in game animation
- Experience working on at least one published AAA title
- Expert understanding of anatomy and character movement
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly provide technical feedback into animations, rigs, toolsets and pipelines
PREFERENCE TO APPLICANTS WITH
- Specialization in creature animation
- Previous Lead experience
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 and/or Unreal 5 animation production pipelines
Additional Information
What we offer:
U.S.
- 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
- 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
- Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.
Canada
- Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
- Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
- 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
