Senior Gameplay Animator (F/M/NB)

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Animator at Ubisoft Montpellier, you'll collaborate closely with game designers and programmers on the development of "Beyond Good and Evil 2." Your responsibilities include creating gameplay-oriented animation systems and producing high-quality animations, from prototyping to final polish. This involves leveraging your expertise in keyframing, motion capture, and working with existing animation data. You'll need a strong understanding of animation principles and the technical limitations inherent in game animation. The role demands a perfectionist approach and keen attention to detail within a team environment.
Must have:
  • 5+ years animation experience
  • Keyframing & motion capture expertise
  • Gameplay animation knowledge
  • Teamwork and attention to detail
  • Strong video game and artistic culture

Job Details

Company Description

Ubisoft's teams are driven by their desire to enrich the lives of players with original and memorable entertainment experiences. They give life to worlds, real playgrounds where the imagination can express itself freely, giving rise to moments of surprise, fun and adventure that also allow players to learn and discover themselves.

At Ubisoft, you have the opportunity to collaborate and grow with passionate and pioneering teams, all over the world. You will progress in a caring and inspiring environment in which you will push the boundaries of imagination and technology to create worlds that will fascinate our players.

Ubisoft Montpellier

Founded in 1994, Ubisoft Montpellier created Rayman, Beyond Good and Evil, Raving Rabbids franchises; has developed Ghost Recon, Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance brands, as well as Jade, UbiArt Framework and Voyager game engines.

Today, the studio is setting itself apart by developing the sequel to Beyond Good and Evil, an ambitious project with a playground the size of a solar system.

Located 15 km from the sea, less than two hours from Spain and mountain ski resorts, Montpellier is an innovative and daring city, recognized for its capacity for excellence in the fields of digital technology, health, sport, contemporary culture and academics.

As part of the development of the game Beyond Good and Evil 2, the Montpellier studio is recruiting a Senior Gameplay Animator (F/M/NB).

Job Description

Under the responsibility of the lead animation, you will work in close collaboration with game design and programmers.
The mission is to participate in the development of animation systems «gameplay» oriented, as well as to produce the necessary animations, from prototyping to a «polish» quality level.

To fulfill your mission, you have:

  • A strong knowledge of keyframing and motion capture animation
  • The ability to work in a team and take into consideration the technical constraints inherent in gameplay animation.
  • Good knowledge or mastery of MotionBuilder

Qualifications

To succeed in your mission…

  • You have at least 5 years’ experience in animation
  • You are comfortable with the concepts of animation clips: you know how to work from existing data animations (key-frame animation or motion capture)
  • Good video game and artistic culture
  • You are perfectionist and a real sense of details 
  • You are creative

Additional Information

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Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.


Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 


Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 


If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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