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Senior 3D Animator

Job Description

• Create high quality 3D animations for humans, animals and creatures.
• Deliver high quality hand key and motion capture enhanced animations for body and face within complex animation systems using Motionbuilder and Maya.
• R&D relevant technologies and best practices to support the animation pipelines.
• Prototype new features in the engine.
• Verify in-game animation quality with the Art and Animation Directors and adapt according to feedback.
• Collaborate with Technical Artists to design custom rigs and skeletons.
• Work with Art Director, Animation Director and Lead Artists to understand the high quality objectives and ensure animation style consistency across the game.
• Provide accurate time estimates for tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Act as mentor for junior animators.
• Interact with insourcing/outsourcing studios for feedback.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior animator within the video games industry.
• Shipped at least 2 AAA published games on console.
• Excellent knowledge of human and animal anatomy and motion.
• Excellent hand key animation skills focusing on strong posing, timing and sense of weight in a variety of animation styles.
• Excellent knowledge of Motionbuilder with strong knowledge of Maya.
• Good technical skills involving character and animation pipelines including rigging and engine integration.
• Up to date knowledge of current animation techniques and development processes.
• Outsourcing pipeline experience and feedback a huge plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

Ubisoft is composed of over 15,000 talented people located in 30 countries across the globe. With around 85% of its staff devoted to game development, Ubisoft has the 2nd largest in-house creative team in the world.

The company’s 27 different creative studios work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more.

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing studio in San Francisco.

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