Animation Director (Assassin's Creed project)
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Job Location:
Quebec City - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an Animation Director at Ubisoft Québec you will define how characters environments and objects move within a cohesive and believable world.
Youll shape the overall animation vision for the game and bring your team of animators together around it. By providing guidance and context youll help them understand the style you aim to achievethen give them the freedom to experiment and iterate.
While your team builds the world from the ground up youll oversee its form and function from the players perspective ensuring that the look and feel of movement supports gameplay conveys narrative builds emotional connections and delivers an immersive engaging and seamless experience.
What youll do
- Collaborate with fellow leadership team members to develop the game holistically and align your visions.
- Pitch ideas and conduct research to define the animation style.
- Connect rigging and animation teams to the animation vision by providing visual benchmarks references and training.
- Work with technical directors to establish pipelines and workflows and select tools that balance artistic quality with technical functionality.
- Select performers and guide them during motion capture sessions.
- Playtest the game frequently to assess animation responsiveness and overall atmosphere.
- Partner with interdependent teams (including game design art and narrative) to ensure cohesion across the game.
- Review and validate integrated work offering mentorship and constructive feedback to develop a high-quality harmonious and refined animation style.
- Participate in recruitment to build your team and support the professional development of its members.
Qualifications :
What you bring to the team
- Around 7 years of experience in animation including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of animation software such as MotionBuilder 3DS Max and Maya.
- Solid understanding of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) and technical constraints.
- Awareness of cross-functional dependencies and the impact of your decisions on other teams.
- A degree in 3D animation computer graphics or a related field.
- A broad knowledge of video games and a sharp eye for detail to elevate animation quality.
- Flexibility to adapt and overcome challenges as they arise.
- The ability to make your vision accessible and ensure its clearly understood by everyone.
- Strong communication presentation mentoring and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative creative and innovative mindset.
Additional Information :
Charles-Antoine and Marie our talent acquisition specialists will analyze your application. Please send us your CV highlighting your education experience and skills.
About us
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assasins Creed Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If youre passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries join our journey and help us create the unknown!
We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Opened in October 2011, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi is one of the first major video game studios based in the UAE capital and is focusing on developing and bringing to market successful mobile games for a worldwide audience. This position is based in the vibrant expat city of Abu Dhabi, the c ... View more
