Senior Gameplay Animator: AI & NPC Motion

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal seeks a Senior Gameplay Animator (AI) to craft and validate animation systems for NPCs, collaborating with animation, design and programming teams. You will process motion capture data and ensure animations meet engine constraints and gameplay goals.

You will ship features aligned with production timelines, iterate on assets, and maintain high visual quality across combat and navigation behaviours within a AAA title.

Qualifications

• Experience creating gameplay animations for video games.
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• Experience creating NPC animations and animation systems.
• Proficiency in processing motion capture data.
• Understanding of technical constraints related to integration within a game engine.

Responsibilities

• Create animation systems for NPCs including locomotion, navigation, combat, and hostage scenarios.
• Export and integrate animations following technical guidelines with animators, designers, and programmers.
• Test and revise animation systems directly in the game to verify functionality and quality.
• Collaborate with animation, programming, and design teams to deliver features aligned with production goals.
• Ensure final quality of animated gameplay features integrated into the game.

Skills

Gameplay animation

NPC animation systems

Motion capture data

AAA title experience

Game engine integration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

MotionBuilder

Job description

Ubisoft Montréal seeks a Senior Gameplay Animator (AI) to craft and validate animation systems for NPCs, collaborating with animation, design and programming teams. You will process motion capture data and ensure animations meet engine constraints and gameplay goals.

You will ship features aligned with production timelines, iterate on assets, and maintain high visual quality across combat and navigation behaviours within a AAA title.