Senior Gameplay Animator (First Person)

Job Description:

As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will be responsible for creating high-quality first-person animations that define the iconic feel of Rainbow Six Siege. You will work on both first-person viewmodel animations and their third-person replication, ensuring consistency, responsiveness, and immersion. Your work will have a direct impact on player experience.

What you will do:

• Design and implement animation systems for first-person player view, as well as their third-person counterpart.
• Create expressive, polished keyframe animations while adhering to the animation art direction and design constraints.
• Work with motion capture data for third-person animations, adapting it to the game's style and technical constraints.
• Export and integrate your animations into the engine in collaboration with technical animators, designers, and programmers.
• Collaborate closely with other animators, directors, and developers to deliver your features on time and at the expected quality level.
• Participate in the creative process by producing mockups or prototypes when necessary.
• Be responsible for the final in-game feel of your animations—that is our main quality criterion.
• Work in a team, share your ideas, and welcome those of others. You enjoy solving complex problems in a creative and elegant way.
• Mentor and support more junior team members.

Systems include, but are not limited to:

• FPS combat experience.
• Operators.
• Event content.
• Core R&D gameplay.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in game animation (or equivalent).
• Participated in the release of at least one game.
• First-person game animation experience is a significant asset.
• Excellent keyframe animation skills.
• Familiarity with motion capture workflows.
• Proficiency in animation software such as MotionBuilder, 3ds Max, or Maya.
• Ability to communicate well with other disciplines and contribute to the team's visual improvement.
• A passion for pushing the boundaries of animation while working in synergy with the team.

Additional Information:

Please send us a portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password-protected link) as well as your resume highlighting your education, experience, and skills.

About us

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives advances both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

We have adopted a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities while giving you the ability to maintain your work-life balance. Please note that some roles are fully on-site and not eligible for hybrid work.