Animator [Assassin's Creed]

Beschreibung:

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:

We are looking for an Animator to join us at Ubisoft Romania on the Assassin's Creed Franchise. As an animator, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting compelling, captivating and realistic animations that elevate the gaming experience for players and bring characters and worlds to life.
Main mission:
* Animate characters, cameras, and objects for real-time and and pre-rendered sequences.
* Deliver high-quality animation from scratch, pre-designed drafts, or motion capture footage.
* Create animatics and quick draft animations to test and validate ideas.
* Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure animations meet both artistic and technical constraints.
* Integrate animations into the game engine.
* Participate in mocap shoots and integrate motion capture data into animations.
* Mentor and share knowledge with your team members.
* Report to the Lead Animator/ Technical Director to ensure all work aligns with the artistic vision, quality standards, and deadlines of the project.

Qualifications:

The professional value you bring:
* Showcase strong key-frame animation skills and mastery of foundational animation principles such as timing, weight, and posing.
* Proficiency in 3D animation software like MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender, or similar software.
* An understanding of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques.
* Passion for game development and awareness of current trends in the industry.
* Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to coach others.
* Very good English skills (written and spoken).
Nice to have:
* Previous experience in the gaming industry.
* Knowledge in designing animation blend trees and prior hands-on experience with node-based animation editors.
* Skill in another art-related fields - Illustration, painting, technical art
* Scripting skills (e.g., MaxScript, Python).

Additional Information:

What do we offer benefits wise? 
* Meal tickets with value of 30 ron/day
* Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
* On site medical support
* World Class subscription
* Comprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
* Life insurance
* Ubisoft bikes, free rental
* Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

* Video games and consoles to borrow
* Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
* Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)

* Free fruits and coffee in the office
* Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
* Study leave
* Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
* Partners' discounts