Senior Gameplay Animator; First-Person – Far Cry Job Montréal area,Montreal Province de Québec Canada,Entertainment & Gaming

Position: Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) – [Far Cry]
Location: Montreal

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) at Ubisoft Montreal, you will be responsible for creating animations and animation systems for the main character in First Person view.

What you'll do

Create first-person animations that follow the visual language defined by the Animation Director and respect game design constraints
.

Produce high-quality animations using keyframe animation
. Most main character animations are fully keyframed based on multiple video references
.

Process and enhance motion capture data
, which is used as a foundation for selected animation systems.

Fine-tune animation data with a high level of precision
, as required by the game engine
, with strong attention to detail.

Export and integrate animations according to technical guidelines
, in collaboration with the Technical Director or Technical Animator
, as well as designers and programmers.

Test, review, and iterate on animation systems directly in-game
.

Work closely with fellow animators
, the Animation Director
, programmers, and designers to deliver features on time and at the expected quality level
.

Take ownership of the final in-game feel of your work, which is the primary measure of animation quality.

Qualifications

Strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games.

Proven experience in 3C animation and first-person animation systems (FPS).

Strong expertise in motion capture data processing
.

A sharp eye for visual quality and detail
.

An open and collaborative mindset
, with the ability to find compromises when solving complex problems.

Motivation and pride in delivering high-quality work
.

Flexibility and resilience when adapting to production changes
.

A passion for teamwork and sharing ideas in a creative environment.

Solid understanding of technical constraints related to game engine integration.

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team while aligning with artistic and technical visions.

Familiarity with Motion Builder is a plus.

Experience working on a shipped AAA title is an asset.

What to send our way

A portfolio showcasing your best animation work, including first-person examples when possible.

Your CV highlighting your experience and skills.