Animator [Ubisoft Escape Games] (f/m/d) Klaudia Stosio

Job description

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has development studios in 28 countries and sells video games in more than 55 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to players. In our German offices in Düsseldorf, Mainz and Berlin, we are working on brands like “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege”, 'James Cameron's Avatar', 'Beyond Good and Evil 2', 'Far Cry', “The Settlers”, “Anno” and many more.

 

We are commited to creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. To help us achieve this goal, we are looking for an  Animator [Ubisoft Escape Games] (f/m/d) who will be responsible for bringing our games to life with stunning, high quality animations. 

 

This position will be located at Ubisoft Blue Byte, Düsseldorf (Germany).

Responsibilities:

·  Deliver qualitative animation assets in line with the artistic vision of the game
·  Drive improvement of animation standards and processes
·  Motion editing within complex animation systems
·  Collaborate with the Art team to create animations that fit the visual style of the project
·  Provide testing and feedback for complex character skinning
·  Provide knowledge and solutions for animation problems
·  Set up animation state machines in Unity
·  Implement animations in Unity

Professional Experience:

·  At least two years experience in the Video Game industry with a strong understanding of keyframe animation, Motion capture and procedural animation
·  Working knowledge of Maya, 3DSMAX, and/or other commercial 3D authoring packages
·  A keen eye for motion and animation
·  Being able to work with a complex animation system and complex animation state machines
·  Understand typical work flows and tools in art production with the ability to modify make improvements
·  Great communication skills and a positive attitude
·  Autonomous, organized with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
·  Strong Team Player
·  Fluent in English, both verbally and written.

Pluses:

·  Unity Knowledge
·  Experience in (and passion for) VR is a plus
·  Rigging skills

 

Portfolio Requirements

All portfolios must contain a detailed breakdown of the work. It must be very clear what you are responsible for in your reel, screenshots, scanned pictures, web page portfolio, etc.

·  Examples of character animation (full body motion, emotions etc.)
·  Examples of visual effects or environment animation
·  Examples of animation rigs and their functionality in a 3D package
·  Examples of animation style variety

Your benefits:

·  Flexible work hours
·  External trainings, education in our in-house guilds and knowledge sharing with other project teams
·  Fresh fruits, special conditions for gym membership, support for child care
·  Possibility to lent bikes for free or lease your own bike
·  Subsidized lunch meals, possibility to lent bikes for free or lease your own bike!
·  Share ideas! = Working in an innovative and international company

 

We are offering highly motivating challenges for true team players with a high level of self-initiative. If you are passionate about about games and wish to join an innovative and diverse game development studio, please apply via our career Portal.

 

For further information please check www.bluebyte.de and www.ubisoft.com.

Blue Byte GmbH

Human Resources
Adlerstraße 74
40211 Düsseldorf