3D Animator

Job description

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!

Founded in 2006 with a core team of just 11 developers, Ubisoft Sofia has grown into a leading AAA game development studio, now comprising over 220 professionals. Initially focused on platform ports and smaller-scale projects, the studio has steadily expanded its capabilities and reputation within the global Ubisoft network.

As of 2025, Ubisoft Sofia has contributed 22 titles across major gaming platforms and technologies. The team’s creative and technical expertise has supported some of Ubisoft’s most iconic franchises, including Assassin’s Creed®, Tom Clancy’s®, and Prince of Persia®.

A longstanding co-development partner on the Assassin’s Creed series, Ubisoft Sofia has played an essential role in bringing to life acclaimed titles such as Black Flag, Origins, Valhalla, Mirage, and most recently, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released in March 2025. Sofia team’s contributions reflect their ongoing importance within the franchise and over the years, the studio has led production on five major Assassin’s Creed projects, including AC Liberation, AC Rogue, The Curse of the Pharaohs (AC Origins DLC), Dawn of Ragnarök (AC Valhalla expansion), AC Mirage for iPhone and iPad and AC Shadows for MacOS.

Today, Ubisoft Sofia stands as a creative force in the region, continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling, design, and innovation in the world of interactive entertainment.

Job Description

Your role

As an Animator you will create animation for characters and/or objects based on rigged 3D models and contribute to the visual elements of the gameplay and/or cut scenes. Always improving with the interest of the team and project in mind.

Your daily adventure

CREATE HIGH-QUALITY ANIMATIONS 
While optimizing them to meet technical constraints and make any changes that are requested based on the artistic direction

MOCAP DATA
Understand and manipulate mocap data

KEYFRAME ANIMATION
For characters and objects

PROTOTYPE ANIMATION SYSTEMS
For gameplay and other game features

COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY
With the lead animators, technical directors, game designers and programmers

UNDERSTAND THE QUALITY OBJECTIVES & GAMEPLAY INTENTIONS
Within the engine restrictions, in order to anticipate the in-game look of the animations

ESTIMATE AND MANAGE TIME
That is required to carry out own tasks and meet deadlines

REPORT POTENTIAL ANIMATION-RELATED ISSUES
To the immediate supervisor

Qualifications

Your skills  

 

KNOWLEDGE
Experience in video game animation  
High level of computer literacy
In-depth understanding of movement in space
Good insight of the human anatomy, physiological reactions, body language and proportions in character concepts in order to express character emotions through movement

ATTENTION TO DETAILS
And precision 

AESTHETIC SENSE
Having an artistic sense with an eye for the beautiful 

ADAPTABILITY
Ability to adapt to change

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Collaborate effectively with other team members
Ability to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism feedback
Good level of English

Advantages
Understanding animation state machines 

Additional Information

We offer

Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Employee assistance program
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY
Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English and a demo-reel or portfolio .

All applications will be reviewed with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.