Senior Technical Animator Rainbow Six

Company Overview

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, including Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. Join us to push entertainment boundaries and create the unknown.

As a Senior Technical Animator on the Rainbow Six brand, you’ll design, prototype, and improve rigging systems supporting high‑quality assets, maintain a cohesive visual style across character elements, and translate mock‑ups into integrated visualisations. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the visual identity of AAA games and mentor peers.

Eligible candidates must have current authority to live and work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Design, prototype, and improve rigging systems for gameplay character elements such as skinning, physics, and modelling; translate mock‑ups into high‑quality visualisations; conduct research, review peers, and provide constructive feedback; collaborate with artists, animators, and directors to communicate creative vision; support the Rainbow Six legacy through realistic character movement.

• A portfolio/showreel of character rigging, ideally showing deformation and scene structure.
• Working knowledge of industry‑standard 3D software such as 3DS Max or Maya.
• 3D Modelling experience.
• Ability to mentor artists and animators.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in a full development life‑cycle.

• Flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and the ability to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, and an annual well‑being allowance.
• Generous resources for personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Free games, activities, and celebrations.
• Generous relocation support when needed.

Senior Technical Animator (Updated Apr 2026)