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Rigger - Facial Animation

Job Description

As a Rigger at Ubi Québec, you make it possible for characters and objects to come to life and move realistically within our worlds.

From pivoting to bending, squashing and stretching, you define what can be done and how through flexible and intuitive rigs. You take inspiration from the real world when you can – and turn to your imagination when you can’t. With a variety of internal tools at your disposal, you can focus on achieving quality and consistency without having to build everything from the ground up time after time.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the character and animation team to deliver high quality assets for a wide range of art styles
• Create facial setups that are true and unique to the design and personality of the characters
• Ensure that characters’ quality objectives are met within the game engine
• Support the cinematic design team with their narrative and technical needs
• Validate and edit the result of the analysis of the script & voice recording, collaborating with the audio team in doing so
• Work with and maintain the existing facial animation system
• Contribute to the facial research and development efforts
• Plan and scope deliverables with production teams

Qualifications

What you bring

• Solid understanding of the principles of animations and the anatomy of facial expression
• Strong proactivity and troubleshooting skills
• Strong artistic skills and must be comfortable with the technical aspects of the pipeline
• Experience in working collaboratively as a team, and able to work with minimum input
• Good communication skills, willing to give and receive direction well
• A degree in 3D Animation or equivalent (or related training)
• Experience in rigging, modelling, or animating (or other related experience)
• Knowledge of 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, and MotionBuilder)* + familiarity with scripting, an asset but not mandatory.

* Knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal), a plus

Additional Information

What you send our way

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A demo reel with a breakdown of your best work – seriously, show us your process! Attach samples or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio.

Have access to benefits that make a real difference in your day-to-day life :

• A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more. Click here for all the details.
• Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are boundby a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come;
• Working for an equal opportunity employer who believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds where gamers and their teams can thrive and express themselves. It's about taking on exciting challenges, being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and being part of the future of entertainment.

Company Description

With a team of more than 500 creative, passionate and innovative talents, Ubisoft Quebec continues to grow and expand. Founded in 2005, the Quebec City studio has carved out a place for itself among the leaders in the video game industry. Involved in several of Ubisoft's flagship franchises, it has acquired solid expertise, positioning it in the development of major AAA games. Involved in the Assassin's Creed franchise since 2010, the Quebec City team has assumed leadership of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Immortals Fenyx Rising as well as the new crossover stories of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Valhalla.