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Senior / Lead 3D Animator
Ubisoft
Job Summary
We are looking for a solutions-oriented Senior or Lead Animator to join us to play a significant role in shaping the team and animation style for our AAA game with the major focus on prototyping, creation and integration of 3D animation content in line with the creative direction, technology and quality benchmarks of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and drive AAA quality standards for the animation team
- Work with Directors and Production Management team on animation style and quality expectations
- Create, prioritize, assign, and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team’s work with regards to deliverables
- Represent the team
- Deliver work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project
- Work alongside other departments and disciplines to understand both the Design and the Engine limitations and deliver the best functional animations possible
- Animate characters, cameras or objects used for real time or pre-calculated sequences
- Integrate animations to the game while ensuring technical constraints are met
- Deliver animatic and quick draft animation to proof idea
- Produce final, high-quality animation from scratch, pre-designed draft or motion capture footage
- Participate in the creation and realization of in-game animations as well as cinematic sequences
- Follow the quality standards, the aspects of the game wanted as well as the respect of the deadlines
- Share experience and help less experienced members of the team
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Knowledge of a 3D package — Maya, MotionBuilder, 3DS Max
- Enthusiasm and desire to work in the game development industry
- Good understanding of animation principles — timing, weight and staging
- Experience in keyframing executing convincing, realistic, well-timed animations
- English – Upper-Intermediate or higher
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of motion capture technique and mo-cap data processing knowledge
- Rigging skills, understands all aspects of character rigging and skinning
Personal Qualities
- Critical analysis and problem-solving
- Self-motivated with proactive attitude to improve own qualifications
- Open to receive and act on constructive criticism
- Ability to learn game engine tools and pipeline
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in the context of given timescales and quality requirements
Benefits & Compensation
- Inclusive and Veteran-Friendly Company: Ubisoft Ukraine strives to create an inclusive work environment where veterans can easily integrate and grow their careers with a supportive veteran program.
- Generous Time Off: 20 annual vacation days, additional leave for volunteering, parental leave, special occasions, sabbaticals and long-term leave options.
- Flexible Work Model: Flexibility to work remotely or from Kyiv and Odesa offices with safe, collaborative spaces available.
- Professional Growth: Access to Ubisoft’s learning platform, training programs, language classes, and structured career development plans including leadership programs.
- Comfortable Workplace & Tech Support: Modern offices with sports facilities, Fun Hub, shelter, accessibility for all abilities, latest hardware, dedicated IT support, and home office setups for remote work.
- Health & Wellness: Premium health insurance, psychological support, gym memberships, mindfulness sessions, wellness activities, and free bicycles for commuting.
- Community & Fun: Additional time off for social initiatives, office celebrations, game release events, after-work activities, and recreational areas with board games, video games, and a Ubi-library.
- Gaming Perks: Enjoy a collection of Ubisoft games across all platforms.
