Ubisoft
Gaming
Animator
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“Animator at Ubisoft. Skills: Animation, 3D animation software, Game engine. Animate characters. Animate cameras”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure animations meet artistic constraints; Ensure animations meet technical constraints; Ensure work aligns with artistic vision; Ensure work aligns with quality standards; Ensure work aligns with deadlines
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Key-frame animation skills, Mastery of foundational animation principles, Proficiency in 3D animation software, Understanding of character rigging, Understanding of skinning, Understanding of motion capture techniques, Ability to learn game engine tools, Ability to learn game engine pipelines, Effective communication skills, Collaboration skills, Ability to coach others, Very good English skills
Nice to Have
Previous experience in the gaming industry, Knowledge in designing animation blend trees, Hands-on experience with node-based animation editors, Skill in another art-related fields, Illustration, Painting, Technical art, Scripting skills
What You'll Do.
Deliver high-quality animation
Create quick draft animations
Integrate animations into game engine
Participate in mocap shoots
Integrate motion capture data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with design teams; Collaborate with development teams; Mentor team members; Share knowledge with team members; Report to Lead Animator; Report to Technical Director
Communication Scope
Effective communication; English skills
Full Job 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! We are looking for an Animator to join us at Ubisoft Romania on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise. As an animator, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting compelling, captivating and realistic animations that elevate the gaming experience for players and bring characters and worlds to life. Main mission: * Animate characters, cameras, and objects for real-time and and pre-rendered sequences. * Deliver high-quality animation from scratch, pre-designed drafts, or motion capture footage. * Create animatics and quick draft animations to test and validate ideas. * Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure animations meet both artistic and technical constraints. * Integrate animations into the game engine. * Participate in mocap shoots and integrate motion capture data into animations. * Mentor and share knowledge with your team members. * Report to the Lead Animator/ Technical Director to ensure all work aligns with the artistic vision, quality standards, and deadlines of the project. ## Qualifications The professional value you bring: * Showcase strong key-frame animation skills and mastery of foundational animation principles such as timing, weight, and posing. * Proficiency in 3D animation software like MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender, or similar software. * An understanding of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques. * Passion for game development and awareness of current trends in the industry. * Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly. * Effective communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to coach others. * Very good English skills (writte
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