Senior Gameplay Animator; First-Person Far Cry

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.

• 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.

• 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.