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Senior Technical Animator [Rainbow Six]

Ubisoft Newcastle upon Tyne, England On-site senior full-time

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Description

As a Senior Technical Animator on the Rainbow Six brand, you'll play a key role in designing and building rigging systems that support the creation of high-quality assets.

Your technical proficiency with character aesthetics will bring immersive, authentic worlds to life.

Working closely with multidisciplinary team members, you'll ensure a cohesive visual style across features, with a core focus on gameplay character elements, such as skinning, physics, and modelling.

Your ability to translate mock-ups into high-quality integrated visualisations will help guide production and inspire the wider art team.

This is more than just a role! It's an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised franchise, collaborate with international teams, and see your character rigging come to life in one of the industry's most respected series.

What you'll bring:

  • A portfolio/showreel consisting of Character Rigging, ideally with deformation and scene structures.
  • Working knowledge of industry-standard 3D software, such as 3DS Max or Maya.
  • 3D Modelling experience.
  • Ability to mentor Artists and Animators.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ideally, experienced in a full development life-cycle.

What we'll provide:

  • Everything you need to keep your life in balance - flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
  • Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well-being allowance, and more.
  • Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development.
  • Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days.
  • Fun and entertainment - with free games, activities, and celebrations.
  • Generous relocation support - should you need it.

Skills

Required

  • Character Rigging
  • 3DS Max
  • Maya
  • 3D Modelling
  • Mentorship

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