Associate Technical Director, Animation [Junction]

As an Associate Technical Director Animation at Ubisoft Montréal you will support the development optimization and evolution of production pipelines. You will work closely with artists designers and technical teams to improve workflows solve technical challenges and ensure data quality across the production pipeline. The Associate Technical Director Animation plays a key role in bridging creative vision and technical execution.

What youll do:

• Develop and maintain pipeline tools that improve workflow efficiency and production quality.
• Collaborate with creative and technical stakeholders to identify technical needs and propose solutions.
• Research prototype and benchmark technical solutions aligned with production requirements.
• Support optimization and debugging efforts by following up on identified technical issues.
• Write update and maintain technical documentation for pipelines and processes.
• Define and promote a shared technical nomenclature across teams.
• Train and support users on tools and pipelines while reinforcing technical constraints and best practices.
• Validate production data and assist team members with technical problem-solving escalating risks when needed.

Qualifications :

• Strong hands-on experience with digital content creation (DCC) tools such as MotionBuilder Maya Houdini or 3DS Max.
• Practical understanding of application programming interface (API) workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and visual scripting with working knowledge of C# or C considered an asset.
• Experience working with ShotGrid or similar production management tools.
• Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical partners.
• Familiarity with Open Shading Language and shader development considered an asset.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong interest in pipeline development and technical problem-solving.

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
• Links to technical projects tools scripts or repositories that demonstrate your pipeline or tooling work.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time