Cinematics Animator (MOD Career Switch)

Yelzkizi; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cinematics Animator to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to transition into the gaming industry, where you will create captivating animations that bring characters and scenes to life. You will work closely with talented professionals, enhancing your skills through hands-on training and collaboration. If you have a keen eye for detail and a strong interest in video games, this is your chance to embark on an exciting career path in a dynamic and creative environment. Join us and help shape the future of gaming!

Qualifications

• Strong interest in video games and ability to receive constructive criticism.
• Experience in animation and understanding of game design principles.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations for characters and objects based on 3D models.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to meet quality objectives.
• Prototype animation systems for gameplay discussions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt to change

Ability to work effectively in a team

Aesthetic sense

In-depth understanding of movement in space

Education

Relevant educational background in animation or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

At Ubisoft, we believe that the groundbreaking games of tomorrow will be crafted by diverse talents and perspectives. That’s why we're broadening our horizons and looking for talent interested in video games outside our industry.

To this end, we've developed a comprehensive multi-month program designed for people with valuable skills and unwavering commitment. Take the leap into video games and transform your career with the guidance of our senior staff. Benefit from hands-on training by contributing to some of our biggest titles, and demonstrate that you have expertise that can become essential in propelling our brands to new heights.

Summary

The incumbent creates animation for characters and/or objects based on rigged 3D models, and contributes to the visual elements of cut scenes.

What you'll do

1. Apply animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and making any changes that are requested based on the artistic direction;
2. Imagine animation systems that meet game needs in collaboration with team members from other trades and be able to document and explain the systems to new and/or less experienced team members;
3. Work in close collaboration with the art director, game designers and programmers to understand the quality objectives, game play intentions and engine capacities in order to anticipate the in-game look of the animations;
4. In collaboration with the immediate supervisor, help estimate the time required to carry out own tasks and manage time to meet deadlines;
5. Report any potential animation-related issues to the immediate supervisor;
6. Be able to quickly prototype animation systems that will serve as a basis for animation- and gameplay-related discussions;
7. Carry out all other related tasks.

What you bring

1. A strong interest in video games;
2. Attention to detail;
3. Ability to adapt to change, flexibility, open-mindedness;
4. Ability to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism;
5. Ability to work effectively with members of the animation team and other teams on the project;
6. Aesthetic sense;
7. In-depth understanding of movement in space;
8. Familiarity with a 3D Engine such as Unreal or Unity is a plus.

Charles-Antoine and Marie, our talent acquisition specialists, will analyze your application. Please send us a portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills.

Please note that our positions are hybrid, but if you reside outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be necessary. If you require a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your education and relevant work experience, as required by the government.

We look forward to reading your application!

How to Apply

Apply via: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/743999990769641-cinematics-animator-mod-career-switch-