Ubisoft

Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) - [Far Cry]

Ubisoft • $80K — $100K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Attention to visual quality and detail.
  • Ability to collaborate and compromise in problem-solving.
  • Motivation to deliver high-quality work while adapting to production changes.
  • Solid understanding of technical constraints related to game engine integration.

Responsibilities

  • Create first-person animations that adhere to the Animation Director's visual language and game design constraints.
  • Produce high-quality keyframe animations based on multiple video references.
  • Process and enhance motion capture data for animation systems.
  • Fine-tune animation data with precision to meet game engine requirements.
  • Export and integrate animations by following technical guidelines in collaboration with the team.
  • Test, review, and iterate on animation systems directly within the game.
  • Take ownership of the final in-game feel of the animations, ensuring quality standards are met.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement in a leading gaming company.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
  • Chance to work on AAA titles with a dedicated team.
  • Creative freedom to develop innovative animation solutions.
Full 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.

What you'll do
  • Createfirst-person animationsthat follow the visual language defined by theAnimation Directorand respectgame design constraints.
  • Produce high-quality animations usingkeyframe animation. Most main character animations are fully keyframed based onmultiple video references.
  • Process and enhancemotion capture data, which is used as a foundation for selected animation systems.
  • Fine-tune animation data with a high level ofprecision, as required by thegame engine, with strong attention to detail.
  • Export and integrate animations according totechnical guidelines, in collaboration with theTechnical Director or Technical Animator, as well as designers and programmers.
  • Test, review, and iterate onanimation systems directly in-game.
  • Work closely with fellowanimators, theAnimation Director, programmers, and designers to deliver featureson time and at the expected quality level.
  • Take ownership of thefinal in-game feelof your work, which is the primary measure of animation quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games.
  • Proven experience in3C animationandfirst-person animation systems (FPS).
  • Strong expertise inmotion capture data processing.
  • A sharp eye forvisual quality and detail.
  • Anopen and collaborative mindset, with the ability to find compromises when solving complex problems.
  • Motivation and pride in deliveringhigh-quality work.
  • Flexibility and resilience when adapting toproduction changes.
  • A passion forteamworkand sharing ideas in a creative environment.
  • Solid understanding oftechnical constraintsrelated to game engine integration.
  • Ability to work effectively in amultidisciplinary teamwhile aligning with artistic and technical visions.
  • Familiarity withMotionBuilderis a plus.
  • Experience working on ashipped AAA titleis an asset.
What to send our way
  • Aportfolioshowcasing your best animation work, including first-person examples when possible.
  • YourCVhighlighting your experience and skills.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft Entertainment SA is a French video game company headquartered in Montreuil with several development studios across the world. It publishes games for several video game franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Just Dance, Prince of Persia, Rayman, Raving Rabbids, and Tom Clancy's. The company's largest development studio is Ubisoft Montreal in Canada, which is responsible for the development of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs, among others. Ubisoft is the fourth largest publicly traded game company in the Americas and Europe in terms of revenue and market capitalization, after Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two Interactive. The company has over 18,000 employees and has development studios in 35 countries. Ubisoft's revenue for the fiscal year 2020-2021 was ?2.2 billion.
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1986
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