As a Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) at Ubisoft Montreal, you will be responsible for creating animations and animation systems for the main character in First Person view.

What you'll do

- Create first-person animations that follow the visual language defined by the Animation Director and respect game design constraints .
- Produce high-quality animations using keyframe animation . Most main character animations are fully keyframed based on multiple video references .
- Process and enhance motion capture data , which is used as a foundation for selected animation systems.
- Fine-tune animation data with a high level of precision , as required by the game engine , with strong attention to detail.
- Export and integrate animations according to technical guidelines , in collaboration with the Technical Director or Technical Animator , as well as designers and programmers.
- Test, review, and iterate on animation systems directly in-game .
- Work closely with fellow animators , the Animation Director , programmers, and designers to deliver features on time and at the expected quality level .




- Take ownership of the final in-game feel of your work, which is the primary measure of animation quality.

Qualifications

- Strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games.
- Proven experience in 3C animation and first-person animation systems (FPS) .
- Strong expertise in motion capture data processing .
- A sharp eye for visual quality and detail .
- An open and cooperative mindset , with the ability to find compromises when solving complex problems.
- Motivation and pride in delivering high-quality work .
- Flexibility and resilience when adapting to production changes .
- A passion for teamwork and sharing ideas in a creative environment.
- Solid understanding of technical constraints related to game engine integration.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team while aligning with artistic and technical visions.
- Familiarity with MotionBuilder is a plus.
- Experience working on a shipped AAA title is an asset.

📌 Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) - [Far Cry] (Montreal)
🏢 Ubisoft
📍 Montreal