Senior Gameplay Animator
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Summary
Senior Gameplay Animator on Ubisoft Montreal's March of Giants MOBA team: creates keyframe gameplay and cinematic animations, integrates them into the character/ability system in Unreal Engine, and validates final quality while collaborating with designers and programmers.
#### Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the four corners of the world who create original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six, including Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. 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 **Senior Gameplay Animator** within the March of Giants team at Ubisoft Montréal, you will take charge of the entire gameplay animation process, from creating memorable character performances to integrating and refining them within the game's ability system. You combine a sharp instinct for gameplay with exceptional mastery of animation fundamentals, understanding how movement conveys both game mechanics and character personality. You will work within a passionate, multidisciplinary team determined to push the boundaries of the MOBA genre.
**What you will do:**
- Create **gameplay and cinematic animations (keyframe)** that comply with the art direction and **game design constraints**;
- Integrate your animations into the character system and validate that they function correctly;
- Plan your tasks and advance them proactively;
- Provide constructive feedback to your colleagues;
- Regularly perform gameplay testing;
- Collaborate closely with other animators, game designers and programmers to deliver features **on schedule and to the expected quality level**;
- Ensure the **final quality** of the animated features integrated into the game.
#### Qualifications
- Solid understanding of keyframe animation principles (**_keyframe_**), game engines, production pipelines and their constraints;
- Mastery of animation software (**Maya**);
- Experience with **Unreal Engine** and **Blueprints**;
- Excellent communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills;
- Experience with motion capture workflows.
**What to send us:**
- Please send us a **portfolio** of your best work along with your **resume** highlighting your education, experience and skills.