Senior Gameplay Animator [Splinter Cell]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create polished animations for their games, focusing on a harmonious and immersive gameplay experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in animation, proficiency in key software tools, and strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. This hybrid role allows flexibility while maintaining close collaboration on innovative gaming projects.

Benefits

Flexible Work Model

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in video game animation.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines and elevate team visuals.
• Experience with animation software like Motion Builder, 3ds Max, or Maya.

Responsibilities

• Animate using mocap data or key framing for gameplay assets.
• Integrate and synchronize animations in the engine.
• Test and troubleshoot animations for intended functionality.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Tools

Motion Builder

3ds Max

Maya

Job description

Senior Gameplay Animator [Splinter Cell]

• Contract: Permanent
• Flexible Working Organization: Hybrid

When you’re a gameplay animator at Ubi Toronto, you are responsible for a game’s polished, harmonious animation, which allows players to fully immerse themselves in a world that is stylistically believable and consistent.

Whether you’re animating for a hero or a monster, for a crowd or an object, you are always thinking of the movement’s intention and the subject’s behaviour, and of how this one tiny part fits into the larger picture of the game. All your efforts gain their meaning when you take a step back, see the finished product and feel the months of mechanics and decision-making dissolve to reveal a piece of art that brings a new, beautiful world to life.

You understand that teamwork is essential to reach that point. As an individual, you see a hidden story in the way a person moves; you tend to deconstruct the world around you into smaller parts that you then build back up. As a teammate, you pride yourself on your attention to detail, your organizational and communication skills, and your adaptability to change. You collaborate with artists, designers, programmers, leads and other animators, all of whom have opinions, ideas and constraints, but all of whom are committed to the unified goal of authentically portraying the universe with a certain flair.

What you'll do

• Animateusing mocap data or key framing to produce gameplayassets for our games;
• Integrate and synchronizeyour animations in the engine, allowing the team members to have access to your lastest iterations;
• Check in with your lead and your team to see what needsto beupdated;
• Testing and troubleshootingyour animations to make sure that they work as intended in game;
• Polishingyour animations, so they meet the level of quality required by the production;
• Read the latest relevant academic literature in order tostay at the forefrontof your field.

What youbring

• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in video game animation, or equivalent;
• Proficiency to communicate with all disciplines and to support and elevate the team in terms of visuals;
• Experience with animation software such as Motion Builder, 3ds Max or Maya;
• You love pushing the envelope, but you also understand the demands cohesive teamwork.

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

About us

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin'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!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.