Rainbow Six Animation Artist

Ubisoft Reflections; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming leader is seeking an Animator to contribute to the Rainbow Six franchise in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will create high-quality animations, collaborate with 3D Artists, and ensure visual integrity across features. This role offers a vibrant work environment with hybrid working, flexible hours, and generous benefits including private healthcare and personal development resources. Join a team that values creativity and well-being, and play a key part in shaping a globally recognized gaming legacy.

Benefits

Flexible core hours

25 days of annual leave

Private healthcare

Annual well-being allowance

Paid volunteering days

Remote work options

Access to free games and activities

Qualifications

• A portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic-styled animations.
• Ability to work within technical/engine constraints.
• Adaptability to creative challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality assets for the Rainbow Six brand.
• Collaborate with 3D Artists to ensure visual cohesion.
• Conduct research and participate in peer reviews.

Skills

Realistic-styled animations

Working knowledge of MotionBuilder

Experience with keyframing

Knowledge of proprietary/in-house engines

Understanding of animation state machines

Experience in full development life-cycle

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

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered.

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

• 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, experience 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.

Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health, as well as support their team members.

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/

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