Gameplay Animator Jonathan Frankel

Job description

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

 

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario

 

Our Mission

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. We build worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery. At Ubisoft, you’ll grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. Our massively friendly work environment will inspire you to go above and beyond to create worlds people will fall in love with. Whether as an elite spy, a master assassin, or a fearless explorer, we put the player at the heart of all our games. 

 

Established in 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a diverse and vibrant team on a collective mission to create what’s next in AAA open world games. In 2018, the studio shipped Far Cry 5 in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, and its first new IP created from the ground-up in Toronto, Starlink: Battle for Atlas. Ubisoft Toronto shipped its first lead production, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Blacklist™, to critical acclaim in 2013 and has contributed to multiple award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, Watch Dogs®, and For HonorTM.

 

In 2018, Ubisoft Toronto was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and one of GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work.

 

Gameplay Animator

As a Gameplay Animator, you will be responsible for the quality and content of the animations and the functionality of the gameplay systems. You must ensure that they are visually credible and in line with the game’s vision. 

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.

 

Responsibilities:

The main and routine tasks of the Gameplay Animator are to:  

·  Create and document the artistic charter of the animation based on the creative direction (reference films, games by competitors, and design documents);
·  Follow up on and validate the animations produced, ensuring that the artistic charter is being followed (e.g.: assess coherence, fluidity, uniformity, timing, weight perception, etc.);
·  Is capable of being autonomous and reports to the Lead animator when there are unforeseen issues/cost related to animation systems;
·  Has a deep knowledge of the engine and animation tools/ is aware of constraints – brings new solutions to complex problems;
·  Actively participate in animation system design and issue resolution;
·  Takes ownership of the systems assigned to him/her and sees them through to completion;
·  Work closely with Programmers, Animation TD and Animation Director  -  to ensure the quality of the integration of the animations;
·  Play the game so as to detect inconsistencies and validate the regularity of character reactions (control and gameplay situations);
·  Innovation and animation quality efforts;
·  Carry out all other related tasks. 

 

Training:

·  Diploma in game-oriented 3D animation technique or any other equivalent training or experience.

 

Experience:

·  Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in video game animation, or any other relevant experience;  
·  Game experience is a must.

 

Essential Skills:

·  Strong understanding of body mechanics and realistic animation;
·  Relevant software experience - Motionbuilder, 3DSMax or Maya.

 

Other skills:

·  Attention to detail; the character’s movements are key elements of the player’s experience;
·  Adaptability, suppleness, flexibility, open mind;
·  Open to constructive criticism;
·  Good collaboration with members of the animation team and other team members on the project.

We Offer:

·  Competitive Salary
·  Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o    Disability Insurance

o    Dental Insurance

o    Extended medical insurance

o    (Optional) RRSP contribution

o    Bonus (If Applicable)

 

Why Ubisoft Toronto?

Scored by The Economist as the Best City to Live, our studio is located in the trendy Junction Triangle located in West Toronto, close to TTC, the hottest bars and restaurants, and excellent coffee shops. We celebrate successes as a team at our monthly UbiBash events, and invite our families to events throughout the year including our annual Kids Holiday Party and Summer BBQ. We give back to help make our community better through our team volunteer days and fundraising activities. We hold regular game jams to fuel our team’s creativity. Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and provides the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development, flexible days, on-site Yoga and Bootcamp classes, fresh fruit, Life Drawing classes, as well as spontaneous team surprises such as Pi Day, Star Wars Day, and Halloween.

 

Join Us!

We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts that know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!

 

Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.