3D Animator

2 Months ago • 6-8 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a 3D Animator at Ubisoft Sofia, you'll create high-quality animations for characters and objects in AAA video games, optimizing them for technical constraints. Responsibilities include keyframe animation, mocap data manipulation, prototyping animation systems, and collaborating with a team of animators, technical directors, designers, and programmers. You'll need a strong understanding of movement, human anatomy, and the ability to express character emotions through animation. The role involves meeting deadlines, reporting animation-related issues, and understanding gameplay intentions within engine restrictions. Experience with animation state machines and video game animation is a plus.
Must have:
  • High-quality animation creation
  • Mocap data manipulation
  • Keyframe animation
  • Collaboration with team
  • Understanding of human anatomy
  • Attention to detail
Good to have:
  • Animation state machines
  • Video game animation experience
Perks:
  • Multicultural work environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private medical & dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Learning & knowledge sharing programs
  • International trainings & conferences
  • Public transport card & food vouchers
  • Free games & merchandise
  • Team building events

Job Details

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services worldwide. More than 19,000 talents with a wide range of expertise are committed to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences.

Established in 2006, Ubisoft Sofia has grown to a world-class AAA game dev studio. Throughout the years, it has released more than 20 titles, ranging from small casual to big open-world games, and covering a wide range of platforms & technologies. The studio has brought its expertise and creativity into brands such as Tom Clancy’s®, Prince of Persia®, and Assassin’s Creed®.

For more than ten years now, Ubisoft Sofia has been a key contributor to the Assassin’s Creed franchise, taking a significant part in the development of AC Black Flag, AC Origins, and AC Valhalla. Ubisoft Sofia made its mark as a lead studio in the creation of AC Liberation, AC Rogue, and the mythological expansion of AC Origins “The Curse of the Pharaohs”. Following this success, Ubisoft Sofia contributed as a co-dev studio to the creation of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and led the production of its second episode “Pentagon, The Last Castle” in 2019. The latest achievements of the teams in Sofia are the creation of the most ambitious expansion in the Assassin's Creed franchise history – AC Valhalla “Dawn of Ragnarök”, released in March 2022 and Assassin's Creed Mirage, released in October 2023. Currently the teams at Sofia are hard at work in the development of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Our worlds are infinite. Choose your path and create the unknown.

 

Job Description

As an Animator you will create animation for characters and/or objects based on rigged 3D models and contributes to the visual elements of the gameplay and/or cut scenes. Always improving with the interest of the team and project in mind.

Your daily adventure

CREATE HIGH-QUALITY ANIMATIONS 
while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and make any changes that are requested based on the artistic direction

MOCAP DATA
understand and manipulate mocap data 

KEYFRAME ANIMATION 
for characters and objects


PROTOTYPE ANIMATION SYSTEMS
for gameplay and other game features


COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY 
with the lead animators, technical directors, game designers and programmers

UNDERSTAND THE QUALITY OBJECTIVES & GAMEPLAY INTENTIONS
within the engine restrictions, in order to anticipate the in-game look of the animations

ESTIMATE AND MANAGE TIME
that is required to carry out own tasks and meet deadlines

REPORT POTENTIAL ANIMATION-RELATED ISSUES
to the immediate supervisor 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE
High level of computer literacy
In-depth understanding of movement in space 
Good insight of the human anatomy, physiological reactions, body language and proportions in character concepts in order to express character emotions through movement

ATTENTION TO DETAILS
and precision 

AESTHETIC SENSE
Having an artistic sense with an eye for the beautiful 

ADAPTABILITY
Ability to adapt to change

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Collaborate effectively with other team members
Ability to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism feedback
Good level of English

Advantages
Understanding animation state machines 
Experience in video game animation 

Additional Information

We offer

Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Employee assistance program
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

How to apply:
Please send us your up-to-date CV and Portfolio – applications without portfolio will not be considered.
All applications will be reviewed with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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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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