Gameplay Animator [Rainbow Six Siege]

Company Description

Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

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

What you will do:

• Create first-person animations aligned with the visual language defined by the animation direction and game design constraints.
• Produce high-quality keyframe animations based on various video references.
• Process and enhance motion capture data, used as a foundation for certain animation systems.
• Adjust animation data with high precision, taking into account the requirements of the game engine.
• Export and integrate animations according to technical guidelines, in collaboration with technical direction, technical animation, programming, and design.
• Test, analyze, and revise animation systems directly in-game.
• Collaborate closely with other animators, animation direction, programming, and design to deliver work that meets quality and schedule objectives.
• Take responsibility for the final in-game feel, a key criterion for evaluating animation quality.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in gameplay animation for video games.
• Proven expertise in 3C animation and first-person (FPS) animation systems.
• Excellent mastery of motion capture data processing.
• A keen eye for detail and a high standard for visual quality.
• A collaborative and open approach, favoring the search for compromises when facing complex issues.
• An ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage adjustments related to production.
• A good understanding of the technical constraints related to integration into a game engine.
• Comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment, while respecting artistic and technical visions.
• Knowledge of MotionBuilder is considered an asset.
• Participation in a shipped AAA game is a plus.

What to send us

• Your CV highlighting your skills and experience.
• A portfolio of your best animation work, including links or relevant examples of first-person work.