Gameplay Animator Rainbow Six Siege

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

As a
Gameplay Animator
at Ubisoft Montreal, you will be responsible for creating animations and animation systems for the main character in first-person view, as well as equivalent replication animations in third-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.

• 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.

Contract:

Permanent
Work flexibility:
Hybrid