Animateur technique senior / Senior Technical Animator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Animator based in Canada. Join a distributed AAA game development environment where technical creativity and innovation help bring ambitious game worlds to life. As a Senior Technical Animator, you will shape and maintain character animation pipelines, creating high-quality rigs and skinning solutions for characters, creatures, and props.

You will work closely with artists, animators, and technical leads to ensure assets meet project requirements and integrate smoothly into production. The role combines advanced Maya expertise, Python development, technical problem-solving, and research into new tools and workflows. You will also contribute to technical standards, mentor teammates, and help deliver polished gameplay experiences across multiple projects.