Ubisoft — Gameplay Animation Director, Beyond Good & Evil 2 — Montpellier, France

Ubisoft; Montpellier; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft in Montpellier, France, is seeking a Gameplay Animation Director to lead on-site animation direction for Beyond Good & Evil 2. You will establish movement style, timing and readability with clear visual guidelines, review prototypes with gameplay teams, and coordinate creative and technical departments.

English communication at C1 level is required. The role is permanent, full-time with on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Significant 3D games-animation experience, ideally including AAA production.
• A strong portfolio, MotionBuilder keyframe and mocap expertise, and animation-system knowledge.
• Ability to lead creative decisions and communicate in English at C1 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Establish movement style, timing and readability, supported by clear visual guidelines.
• Review prototypes and final animation, working with gameplay teams on responsiveness.
• Guide animation leadership and coordinate creative and technical departments.

Skills

Gameplay animation

3D animation

MotionBuilder

Mocap expertise

Leadership

English C1

Tools

MotionBuilder

Job description

Define the gameplay-animation direction for Beyond Good & Evil 2.

Location: Montpellier, France — On-site. Permanent, full-time. On-site presence is essential; start as soon as possible. Role ID: REF30710V.

What you will do

• Establish movement style, timing and readability, supported by clear visual guidelines.
• Review prototypes and final animation, working with gameplay teams on responsiveness.
• Guide animation leadership and coordinate creative and technical departments.

What the studio is looking for

• Significant 3D games-animation experience, ideally including AAA production.
• A strong portfolio, MotionBuilder keyframe and mocap expertise, and animation-system knowledge.
• Ability to lead creative decisions and communicate in English at C1 level or above.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/744000158767980-gameplay-animation-director-beyond-good-evil-2-h-f-nb.
• Employer publication date: October 30, 2026 — release date of the current employer posting; original opening date is not provided.
• Availability and details verified: November 1, 2026.
• No separate employer application deadline is displayed. Any AnimaWorker expiry is separate from the employer’s dates.