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Senior Gameplay Animator (F/M/NB)
Ubisoft Montpellier
Job Summary
As part of the development of the game Beyond Good and Evil 2, Ubisoft Montpellier is recruiting a Senior Gameplay Animator. Under the responsibility of the lead animation, you will work in close collaboration with game design and programmers. The mission is to participate in the development of animation systems oriented towards gameplay, as well as to produce the necessary animations, from prototyping to a “polish” quality level.
Company Overview
Ubisoft’s teams are driven by their desire to enrich the lives of players with original and memorable entertainment experiences. They give life to worlds, real playgrounds where the imagination can express itself freely, giving rise to moments of surprise, fun and adventure that also allow players to learn and discover themselves.
At Ubisoft, you have the opportunity to collaborate and grow with passionate and pioneering teams, all over the world. You will progress in a caring and inspiring environment in which you will push the boundaries of imagination and technology to create worlds that will fascinate our players.
Founded in 1994, Ubisoft Montpellier created Rayman, Beyond Good and Evil, Raving Rabbids franchises; has developed Ghost Recon, Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance brands, as well as Jade, UbiArt Framework and Voyager game engines.
Today, the studio is setting itself apart by developing the sequel to Beyond Good and Evil, an ambitious project with a playground the size of a solar system. Located 15 km from the sea, less than two hours from Spain and mountain ski resorts, Montpellier is an innovative and daring city, recognized for its capacity for excellence in the fields of digital technology, health, sport, contemporary culture and academics.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of gameplay-oriented animation systems.
- Produce necessary animations from prototyping to polish quality level.
- Collaborate closely with game design and programmers.
- Work under the responsibility of the lead animation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong knowledge of keyframing and motion capture animation.
- Ability to work in a team and consider technical constraints inherent in gameplay animation.
- Good knowledge or mastery of MotionBuilder.
- Experience in gameplay animation.
- Ability to follow and participate in discussions in English.
- Comfortable with animation clip concepts and working with existing animation data (keyframe animation or motion capture).
- Strong video game and artistic culture.
- Perfectionist with a keen eye for detail.
- Creative mindset.
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