Animator

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Animator at Ubisoft Shanghai, you'll be crucial in evolving the animation pipeline, creating high-quality in-game animation and cutscenes for AAA titles. Responsibilities include keyframe animation, motion capture editing, animation polishing, system integration, and collaboration with other teams (designers, programmers). You'll ensure high-end quality throughout production and proactively communicate potential issues. This is a 6-month contract position requiring excellent keyframe animation skills and proficiency in 3D animation software (Max, Maya, Motion Builder).
Must have:
  • Excellent keyframe animation skills
  • Proficiency in 3D animation software (Max, Maya, Motion Builder)
  • Excellent artistic sense
  • Good team player, open communication
  • Ability to meet deadlines, manage time efficiently
  • Good learning ability, seeks improvement
  • Good English communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in character skeleton setup
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Blade, Max Script, MEL, Python)
  • Knowledge of cinematography (camera settings, storyboarding)

Job Details

Company Description

Ubisoft’s19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has 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.

Created in 1996, Ubisoft Shanghai studio, is a vibrant and exciting place where our 600+ talents get opportunities to either co-develop great AAA blockbuster games, create cutting-edge online games or produce fun mobile games.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com

Job Description

As an Animator, you will play a vital role in the evolution of the animation pipeline. with decent animation skills to create high-quality animation artwork for our game projects. With your strong experience in hand-keyed animations and motion-capture editing, you will contribute to the creation of outstanding in-game animation and cutscenes for AAA titles. A successful candidate will actively communicate forthcoming ideas and issues that may affect other departments outside of animation. 作为一名动画师,你将利用自己出色的动画技能,在动画制作流程的发展中发挥重要作用 ,为我们的游戏项目创作高质量的动画作品。凭借手k动画和动作捕捉编辑方面的丰富经验,你将参与育碧3A游戏的高品质动画和场景创作。你需要积极沟通你的想法和可能影响其他团队的潜在问题。

  • Create high-quality in-game animation and cutscenes for AAA titles
  • Deliver high-end quality for each step of the production, including tracking, retargeting, animation polishing, and integration
  • Maintain and integrate the animation system
  • Cooperate with the production team (game design ers, programmers, etc.) to complete specific feature and delivery tasks
  • 为 3A 级游戏制作高质量的游戏内动画和场景
  • 为制作每个步骤提供高端品质,包括mocap后数据还原、重定向、动画打磨和整合
  • 维护和整合动画系统
  • 与制作团队(游戏策划、程序等)合作,完成特定功能和交付任务

Qualifications

Must have

Excellent keyframe animation skills.

Proven proficiency in one of the 3D software animation production tools, such as Max, Maya, Motion Builder.

Excellent artistic sense.

  • A good team player who communicates openly with people from different departments.
  • Ability to complete tasks to specifications and manage time efficiently.
  • Good learning ability, always looking for improvements.
  • Good English communication skills in both spoken and written
  • 优秀的手K动画技巧。
  • 熟悉至少一种3D动画软件:Max/Maya/Motion Builder。
  • 优秀的审美素养。
  • 善于团队合作,能够与来自不同部门的人积极有效的沟通。
  • 能够按时完成任务,并有效地管理时间。
  • 良好的学习能力,持续提升自我 基本的英语沟通能力

Nice–to have:

  • Proven experience in character skeleton setup.
  • Knowledge of Blade Scripting, Max Script, MEL script, Python
  • Knowledge of cinematography, such as camera settings, storyboarding.
  • 在骨骼搭建设置方面有经验。
  • 对Blade Scripting,Max Script,MEL脚本,Python有一定了解
  • 对电影拍摄,如摄像机动画设置,故事板设计有一定了解

Additional Information

Why Ubisoft Shanghai?

Be a part of the most exciting and innovating video game company in China. Come to work in Shanghai, an amazing city renowned as “Paris of the East”.

Together with a team of multi-national professionals equipped with the cutting-edge technologies, you can be assured of an experience that is both aspirational and fulfilling.

By working in Shanghai studio, you will also be offered with an array of career development opportunities, an abundant training resources, and moreover, a stimulating and creative work environment.

If you’re looking for this kind of job opportunity, you’ll find it here at Ubisoft Shanghai.

Join us for an exciting adventure and make great games!

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