Senior Gameplay Animator

When youre a gameplay animator at Ubi Montreal you are responsible for a games polished harmonious animation which allows players to fully immerse themselves in a world that is stylistically believable and consistent.

Whether youre animating for a hero or a monster for a crowd or an object you are always thinking of the movements intention and the subjects behaviour and of how this one tiny part fits into the larger picture of the game. All your efforts gain their meaning when you take a step back see the finished product and feel the months of mechanics and decision-making dissolve to reveal a piece of art that brings a new beautiful world to life.

You understand that teamwork is essential to reach that point. As an individual you see a hidden story in the way a person moves; you tend to deconstruct the world around you into smaller parts that you then build back up. As a teammate you pride yourself on your attention to detail your organizational and communication skills and your adaptability to change. You collaborate with artists designers programmers leads and other animators all of whom have opinions ideas and constraints but all of whom are committed to the unified goal of authentically portraying the universe with a certain flair.

What youll do

• Animate using mocap data or key framing to produce gameplay assets for our games;
• Integrate and synchronize your animations in the engine allowing the team members to have access to your lastest iterations;
• Check in with your lead and your team to see what needs to be updated;
• Testing and troubleshooting  your animations to make sure that they work as intended in game;
• Polishing your animations so they meet the level of quality required by the production;
• Read the latest relevant academic literature in order to stay at the forefront of your field.

Qualifications :

What you bring

• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in video game animation or equivalent;
• Proficiency to communicate with all disciplines and to support and elevate the team in terms of visuals;
• Experience with animation software such as Motion Builder 3ds Max or Maya;
• You love pushing the envelope but you also understand the demands cohesive teamwork.

Additional Information :

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Ubisoft to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Ubisoft

Charles-Antoine and Marie our talent acquisition specialists will analyze your application. Please send us a portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education experience and skills.

Please note we are committed to promoting a flexible working policy as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home. 

About us

Ubisofts 19000 team members working across more than 30 countries around the world are bound by a common mission to enrich players lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassins Creed Far Cry For Honor Just Dance Rainbow Six and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time