Senior Gameplay Animator (Splinter Cell)

Ubisoft Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Toronto is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality third-person animations for scripted moments and support animation systems for player characters and NPCs in a Splinter Cell project.

You will process motion capture data, produce pre-visualization, and refine animations, collaborating with designers, programmers, and directors to deliver polished features on schedule and ensure optimal in-game performance.

Qualifications

• Experience creating gameplay animations for video games.
• Knowledge of 3C animation and third-person animation systems.
• Experience processing motion capture data with high quality.
• Understanding of camera language including framing and lenses.
• Strong attention to visual quality and detail.
• Collaborates openly with multidisciplinary teams and solves production challenges.
• Adapts to evolving production needs and creates scenes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality third-person animations aligned with the visual direction while respecting game design constraints.
• Process and refine motion capture data to support animation systems and gameplay needs.
• Produce pre-visualization animations using motion capture data and keyframe techniques.
• Create polished animations using keyframe techniques.
• Develop animation solutions for locomotion, navigation, combat, and scripted moments.
• Fine-tune animation data for in-game performance.
• Export and integrate animations following technical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Technical Director, designers, and programmers to support implementation.
• Test, review, and iterate on animation systems in-game.
• Partner with team to deliver features on schedule.

Skills

Gameplay animation

Third-person animation systems

Motion capture processing

Camera language

Visual quality

Team collaboration

Engine integration

Job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Animator at Ubisoft Toronto, you will create animations for scripted gameplay moments and support animation systems for player characters and non-player characters in a third-person experience on Splinter Cell.

What You'll Do

• Create high-quality third-person animations aligned with the visual direction defined by the Animation Director and Realization Director while respecting game design constraints
• Process and refine motion capture data to support animation systems and gameplay needs
• Produce pre-visualization animations using motion capture data and keyframe animation techniques as needed
• Create polished animations using keyframe animation
• Develop animation solutions for locomotion, 3D navigation, combat behaviours, and scripted gameplay moments
• Fine-tune animation data with strong attention to precision and in-game performance
• Export and integrate animations following established technical guidelines
• Collaborate with the Technical Director, Technical Animator, designers, and programmers to support feature implementation
• Test, review, and iterate on animation systems directly in-game
• Partner with animators, programmers, designers, the Animation Director, and Realization Director to deliver high-quality features on schedule

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Demonstrate strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games
• Apply knowledge of 3C animation and third-person animation systems
• Process and refine motion capture data with a high level of quality
• Demonstrate strong understanding of camera language, including framing, camera movement, and lenses
• Maintain strong attention to visual quality and detail
• Collaborate openly with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to solving complex production challenges
• Adapt effectively to evolving production needs and create high-quality scenes efficiently
• Understand technical constraints related to game engine integration and workflows

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is not intended to build a candidate pool for future opportunities. The final base salary offered will be determined within the compensation standards, following the interview process and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, location, and internal equity considerations. In addition to yearly base salary, total compensation may include other elements such as variable pay or benefits, where applicable.