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At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Toronto is on the lookout for a positive, solution-oriented Production Coordinator to join our Narrative Gameplay team, and assist in making some of the most highly respected and widely recognized AAA titles in video games.This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

WHAT WE DO

  • We create narrative in-game story and open world moments for all Rockstar video games.

  • We are involved in the planning and direction of motion capture shoots.

  • We use our onsite motion capture facilities to prototype new systems, directing talent and fine-tuning the results with code and design.

  • We embellish performances, emphasizing weight, timing & silhouette to create visually stunning animations.

  • We take mocap data and edit the structure to work for in-game interactions.

  • We work with the global animation and design teams to problem solve and implement immersive sequences.

  • We review animations and implement feedback from lead reviews.

  • We encourage ownership and creativity where everyone’s voice is heard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide production support for all our Global titles.

  • Liaise with Directors/Leads and the wider teams to ensure all work is prioritized correctly and help keep track of the workloads of individual team members.

  • Produce reports to help with long term planning, organize sprint meetings and follow up on project progress, and equally identify and follow up on dependencies with other departments and get them resolved promptly.

  • Create and maintain documentation from a variety of sources, including meeting notes, design docs, weekly project updates and emails, plus record tutorial and demo videos for feature areas as required.

  • Manage competing priorities effectively ensuring that all relevant parties are informed of project status/changes.

  • Troubleshoot, debug, and report animation issues to relevant departments.

  • Sync information across team scheduling boards to keep track of all requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree/diploma in a related discipline.

  • 3+ years of experience in production or project management.

  • Genuine enthusiasm for video games; especially Rockstar titles.

SKILLS

  • Experience contributing to the maintenance of a project plan and schedule.

  • Great interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work closely in a team setting and with other departments.

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

  • Eagerness to learn new workflows and software tools.

  • Motivated, flexible, and autonomous.

  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

  • Experience with or interest in the video game development process or software development.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience working with game engines.

  • Proficiency in multiple software tools to manage projects and facilitate related communication, including and not limited to Excel, Bug Tracking Programs (i.e. TestTrack Pro, JIRA, Bugzilla), Word, MS Project, PPM system, Visio, and PowerPoint.

  • Proven successful production experience organizing and tracking large amounts of information.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles. Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar. If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.