Rigger

Job description

As a Rigger at Ubi MTL, you make it possible for characters and objects to come to life and move realistically within our worlds.

From pivoting to bending, squashing and stretching, you define what can be done and how through flexible and intuitive rigs. You take inspiration from the real world when you can – and turn to your imagination when you can’t. With a variety of internal tools at your disposal, you can focus on achieving quality and consistency without having to build everything from the ground up time after time.

What you’ll do

·  Collaborate with the art team to understand the overall game vision + rigging and skinning needs.
·  Study concept art and research your own references.
·  Rig and skin characters and objects while staying organized (keeping your scenes clean, following naming conventions, etc.).  
·  Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints with the help of technical directors.
·  Partner with character modellers to troubleshoot models when need be.
·  Work closely with animators to make models move believably and overcome any motion-related limitations.
·  Iterate to improve your work based on feedback from interdependent teams.

What you bring

·  A college diploma in 3D Animation or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)
·  At least 1-3 years of experience in rigging, modelling, animating, or other related experience
·  Knowledge of 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, and MotionBuilder)* + familiarity with scripting  
·  Solid understanding of anatomy and cloth  
·  Excellent observation, problem-solving, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
·  A highly collaborative, creative, and innovative spirit
·  Flexibility and resourcefulness
·  Motivation to reach out for feedback and adapt to it

* Knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) a plus

 

What to send our way

·  Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
·  A demo reel with a breakdown of your best work – seriously, show us your process! Attach samples or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio.

About us

At Ubisoft Montreal, a preeminent developer of video games located in Montreal’s dynamic Mile-End neighbourhood since 1997, we offer a work environment unique in the industry for allowing you to build and cultivate games that are part of critically acclaimed, iconic AAA franchises of international repute.

When you join Ubi Montreal, you enter a community of passionate, extraordinary developers connected by their need to innovate, to be creative and to work with the latest technology. You’ll discover a world where employees enjoy constant career advancement, a supportive learning environment, and competitive compensation packages.

More than anything, at Ubi Montreal, you will regularly ship a variety of big, quality titles – Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, Watch_Dogs, For Honor and… well we can’t disclose all our secrets just yet… – and work with some of the most talented people in the industry.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.