Animator [Rainbow Six]

Ubisoft; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Animator for the Rainbow Six brand. You’ll create realistic animations and collaborate with other artists to ensure a cohesive visual style. Candidates should have experience with MotionBuilder and keyframing. The role requires a hybrid working model, with 3 days on-site per week. Benefits include extensive personal development resources and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private healthcare

Annual well-being allowance

Flexible core hours

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Portfolio/showreel of realistic-styled animations is required.
• Working knowledge of MotionBuilder is essential.
• Experience with keyframing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality assets for the Rainbow Six brand.
• Ensure realistic character movement in the game.
• Collaborate with 3D artists to maintain a cohesive visual style.

Skills

Realistic-styled animations

MotionBuilder

Keyframing

Animation state machines

Motion capture data

Tools

Proprietary/in-house engines

Job description

Job Description

As an Animator on the Rainbow Six brand, you’ll play a key role in the creation of high‑quality assets that bring immersive, authentic worlds to life. You’re adaptable, thrive on creative challenges, and take pride in shaping the visual identity of realistic AAA games through thoughtful animation systems.

Working closely with 3D Artists and other team members, you’ll ensure a cohesive visual style across features, with a core focus on gameplay elements, such as characters, weapons and charms. Your ability to ensure movement is as realistic and seamless as possible will help with the delivery of premium cosmetic assets and skins released in the game. You’re passionate about your craft and committed to continuous learning and development. From conducting in-depth research to participating in peer reviews, you assist your team members to achieve the best outcomes from conception to integration.

This is more than just a role! It’s an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised franchise, collaborate with international teams, and see your creative vision come to life in one of the industry’s most respected series. You will play an integral part in telling a story, understanding the Director’s creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction inspired by the project’s narrative and design, taking pride in knowing your work plays a key part in the Rainbow Six legacy.

What you’ll bring

At Ubisoft, we aim to be a destination of choice for the best talent. We want people like you, who will be instrumental in driving our studios to success.

• A portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic‑styled animations.
• Working knowledge of MotionBuilder.
• Experience with Keyframing.
• Knowledge of proprietary/in‑house engines.
• Understanding of working with animation state machines, motion capture data, technical/engine constraints.
• Ideally, experienced in a full development life‑cycle.

What we’ll provide

We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and wellbeing and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging, which is why we've embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on‑site for an average of 3 days per week, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals.

• Everything you need to keep your life in balance – hybrid working, flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well‑being allowance, and more.
• Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development.
• Investment in our community – with paid volunteering days.
• Fun and entertainment – with free games, activities, and celebrations.
• Generous relocation support – should you need it.

Ready to Apply?

We aim to build the world’s most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear about you and your background.

Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy:

Website: https://reflections.ubisoft.com/about/ubisoft-reflections

TA Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-murtagh-recruitment/

Our Social Channels: linktr.ee/UbisoftReflections

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Animator (Updated Nov 2025)

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!

Please note: Our application page is going through temporary maintenance. For ease of assessment, please can you provide a short summary in your application about:

• Rights to Work in the UK, including visa status (if applicable)
• Your ability to meet our hybrid working requirement of 3 days per week in Newcastle‑Upon‑Tyne, including relocation/commute (if applicable)