Senior Gameplay Animator (AI) – [Far Cry]

ubisoft2· Ubisoft
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📍 ca📍 Montreal📍 Montreal, QC, Canada📍 QCFull time

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Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Animator (AI) at Ubisoft Montréal, you will help create, integrate, and validate animation systems for non-playable characters, including both allies and enemies. You will work in line with the animation direction while meeting gameplay and technical requirements tied to the game engine.

What you’ll do:

  • Create animation systems for a variety of NPC behaviors, including locomotion, 3D navigation, combat behaviors, and hostage situations;
  • Process and refine motion capture data while accounting for game engine constraints;
  • Export and integrate animations following technical guidelines in collaboration with technical animators, designers, and programmers;
  • Test and revise animation systems directly in the game to ensure functionality and quality;
  • Collaborate with animation, programming, and design teams to deliver features aligned with production goals;
  • Ensure the final quality of animated gameplay features integrated into the game.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games;
  • Experience creating NPC animations and animation systems;
  • Proficiency in processing motion capture data;
  • Knowledge of MotionBuilder;
  • Experience working on a shipped AAA title (an asset);
  • Understanding of technical constraints related to integration within a game engine;
  • Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment;
  • Strong attention to detail and visual quality;
  • Collaborative mindset focused on problem-solving and idea sharing.

What to send our way

  • A portfolio showcasing your best animation work.
  • Your CV highlighting your experience and skills.

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