Company Description
Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!
Job Description
As a Technical Animation Director at Ubisoft Montréal, you will join a small, autonomous team developing a multiplayer experience in Unreal Engine. You will guide the development of fluid, expressive, and high-performance animation systems while ensuring alignment between creative goals and technical constraints.
You will collaborate closely with the animation, rigging, programming, and tools teams to create reliable and scalable production pipelines tailored to the project's ambitions.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance and scalable animation pipelines;
- Collaborate with the tools team to develop and improve MotionBuilder scripts in Python;
- Work with animators and programmers to refine animation systems within the game engine;
- Support the implementation of procedural animation systems and full-body IK systems;
- Ensure that animation systems support character customization;
- Balance artistic quality and technical performance;
- Document workflows, tools, and processes for animation teams;
- Provide daily support to technical animators and animation teams;
- Facilitate collaboration between creative and technical teams;
- Guide teams in the development of sustainable and efficient workflows.
Qualifications
- Experience in technical animation, animation system development, or programming in the video game industry;
- Experience in mentoring or leading teams in a collaborative environment;
- Experience with live multiplayer games;
- Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine and 3D software such as MotionBuilder, 3ds Max, and Maya;
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, and MaxScript;
- Understanding of motion capture, state machines, and animation flows;
- Familiarity with Jira, Perforce, or similar production tools;
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
What to send us:
- Your CV highlighting your skills.
- Portfolio or projects relevant to the role.