Description
As a Senior Playability Animator within the March of Giants team at Ubisoft Montreal, you will oversee the entire playability animation process, from creating memorable character performances to integrating and refining them within the game's skill system.
You will combine a keen sense of playability with exceptional mastery of animation fundamentals, understanding how movement conveys both gameplay mechanics and character personality.
Responsibilities:
- Create playability animations and cinematics (keyframe) that align with artistic direction and game design constraints;
- Integrate your animations into the character system and validate their proper functioning;
- Proactively plan and progress your tasks;
- Provide constructive feedback to colleagues;
- Regularly conduct game testing;
- Collaborate closely with other animators, game designers, and programmers to deliver features on time and at the expected quality level;
- Ensure the final quality of integrated animated features.
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of keyframe animation principles, game engines, production pipelines, and their constraints;
- Mastery of animation software (Maya);
- Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints;
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills;
- Experience with motion capture workflows.
To apply, please submit a portfolio of your best work and a CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills.