Senior Technical Animator - Rigging Lead for AAA Games (Flexible Hours)

Ubisoft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible core hours

25 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

EU remote working up to 4 weeks/year

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Job summary

Ubisoft is seeking a Senior Technical Animator for the Rainbow Six brand to design and build rigging systems that bring high-quality assets to life. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure authentic character motion and a cohesive visual identity across features.

You will mentor Animators and Riggers, translate mock-ups into polished visuals, and contribute to the studio's leadership in AAA games.

Qualifications

• A portfolio/showreel consisting of Character Rigging, ideally with deformation and scene structures.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard 3D software, such as 3DS Max or Maya.
• 3D Modelling experience.
• Ability to mentor Artists and Animators.
• Attention to detail.
• Ideally, experienced in a full development life-cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and build rigging systems that support the creation of high-quality assets.
• Ensure cohesive visual style across features with a focus on gameplay character elements (skinning, physics, modelling).
• Translate mock-ups into high-quality integrated visualisations to guide production.
• Inspire and guide the wider art team through feedback and collaboration.
• Mentor fellow Animators & Riggers and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Character Rigging

Mentoring Artists

Attention to detail

Full development life-cycle experience

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Job description

Ubisoft is seeking a Senior Technical Animator for the Rainbow Six brand to design and build rigging systems that bring high-quality assets to life. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure authentic character motion and a cohesive visual identity across features.

You will mentor Animators and Riggers, translate mock-ups into polished visuals, and contribute to the studio's leadership in AAA games.