About the role#
As an Animation Co-Op, you will contribute to the production of high-quality assets for our games. You will work alongside experienced animators and artists to refine our art and improve existing workflows. This is a full-time, 4-month position running from January to April 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with character animations, creature movements, object interactions, and environmental animations.
- Create, edit, and polish animations while meeting project deadlines and milestones.
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations meet technical and design requirements.
- Develop skills in animation software like Maya and learn to use the Unity game engine.
- Create loops, manage character squash and stretch, handle props, and implement animations into the game engine.
- Absorb feedback and ideas from the team to improve the quality and speed of your work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary degree program related to animation, fine arts, or computer graphics.
- A solid understanding of animation principles and character body-in-motion mechanics.
- Introductory knowledge of game development.
- Experience using animation tools.
- Familiarity with rigging is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site at our Montreal studio, 5 days per week.
- The role is a paid, full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term.
About Kabam
Kabam develops multiplayer mobile games for a global audience. The company partners with entertainment brands to produce titles based on established franchises. It operates studios across North America, including locations in Vancouver, Montreal, and Los Angeles. Kabam is a subsidiary of Netmarble Games and maintains a staff of over 800 people.
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