Company: Compulsion Games

Location: Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid or Remote within Canada)Discipline: AnimationReports To: Animation Director About Us Compulsion Games, a proud member of Xbox Game Studios, has been crafting extraordinary games since 2009. Known for titles like Contrast, We Happy Few, and the upcoming South of Midnight, we’re driven by creativity, distinctive art, immersive music, and powerful storytelling. Our Culture We believe in a human-first approach built on trust, autonomy, inclusivity, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our close-knit team thrives on experimentation, artistic expression, and diverse perspectives, ensuring every voice contributes to our creative vision. The Role As a Lead Animator, you’ll guide and inspire our animation team while ensuring top-quality animations for characters, creatures, and interactive elements. You’ll collaborate across departments to bring our worlds to life, blending smooth, expressive animation with engaging gameplay. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of animators, ensuring quality and consistency. Partner with the Animation Director to define the project’s animation style and vision. Collaborate with designers and tech artists to align animations with gameplay. Create high-quality character and creature animations (keyframe & mocap). Optimize rigging and animation workflows to streamline production. Ensure seamless Unreal Engine integration and troubleshoot as needed. Contribute to cinematic storytelling with expressive performances. Stay updated on industry trends and animation tech. Requirements 5+ years’ experience in video game or film animation. Proven leadership experience in an animation team. Proficiency with Maya, Blender, or similar tools. Strong grasp of animation principles, physics, and character motion. Experience with motion capture & keyframe workflows. Familiarity with Unreal Engine and real-time animation. Rigging and pipeline knowledge. Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Passion for immersive, expressive character animation. What We Offer Competitive salary + full health coverage (for you & your family). RRSP matching & relocation support. Mental health and wellness support. Microsoft Store discounts. 3 weeks’ vacation + 2 one-week studio closures. Flexible hybrid or fully remote setup (for those based in Canada). A downtown Montreal studio located next to Atwater Metro. ✨ If you’re ready to help redefine storytelling in games, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the Compulsion Games behind Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight! As Lead Animator, you’ll mentor a talented animation team, craft high-quality character & creature animations, and bring our immersive worlds to life. What You’ll Do: Lead and mentor animators, ensuring top-quality animations Collaborate with Animation Director, designers & technical artists Create keyframe & motion capture animations for characters and creatures Develop rigging & animation workflows, integrate seamlessly into Unreal Engine Partner with narrative & cinematic teams for expressive storytelling What You Bring: 5+ years animation experience in games or film, including leadership Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or similar tools Strong understanding of character motion, physics, and animation principles Motion capture experience & familiarity with real-time animation workflows Excellent communication & leadership skills Why Join Us: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits (healthcare for you & family, RRSP matching, studio perks) Hybrid/remote flexibility in downtown Montreal 3 weeks vacation + 2 studio closures, mental health & wellbeing support Work in a human-first, inclusive studio culture where creativity thrives 👉 Apply now and help shape the next generation of immersive game storytelling!