Senior Gameplay Animator – MOBA Combat & Cinematics

Ubisoft; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator for March of Giants. You will own the full gameplay animation process, shaping character performances and implementing them within the game's ability system. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to push the MOBA genre boundaries.

The role requires strong animation fundamentals, experience with Unreal Engine and Maya, and a passion for delivering high-quality gameplay experiences within tight schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of keyframe animation principles and timing.
• Experience with production pipelines and constraints in games.
• Excellent communication, multitasking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create keyframe gameplay and cinematic animations aligned with visual direction and game design constraints.
• Integrate animations into the character system and validate functionality.
• Plan and progress tasks proactively; share feedback with teammates.
• Conduct playtests and collaborate with animators, designers, and programmers to deliver features on schedule and with quality.
• Take ownership of final quality of animated features in the game.

Skills

Keyframe animation

Gameplay instincts

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Job description

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator for March of Giants. You will own the full gameplay animation process, shaping character performances and implementing them within the game's ability system. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to push the MOBA genre boundaries.

The role requires strong animation fundamentals, experience with Unreal Engine and Maya, and a passion for delivering high-quality gameplay experiences within tight schedules.