Cinematics Animator

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 and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore, and discover new possibilities.

 

Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For HonorTM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, and Watch Dogs®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and is leading development of Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto is one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2020.

 

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas have a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

 

Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.

 

On being a Cinematics Animator at Ubisoft Toronto

The Cinematic Animator is a key element in delivering an amazing story. You will be responsible for delivering high quality animations, either from enhancing motion capture or key-framing, for our cinematic and scripted event scenes.

 

Type of Position: 6-month contract

 

The daily life of a Cinematics Animator at Ubisoft Toronto

·  Work closely with the Cinematic Director, Animation Team, Scripters along with other departments to create our Cinematics and scripted events;
·  Enhance and polish character performances (body and facial) from video and motion capture;
·  Must have an excellent understanding of the animation principles (Posing, timing, balance and weight…) to create realistic and believable key-frame animations;
·  Construct animatics from story scripts and/or storyboards, and have the ability to create scene layouts, staging, camera and editing;
·  Communicate with the Cinematic and Animation Directors for reviews and feedback;
·  Work closely with scripters and the animation TD to ensure the quality of the integration of the animations;
·  Detect inconsistencies or bugs and validate that the cinematic scene plays correctly;
·  Carry out all other related tasks.

 

What it takes to make it

·  College diploma in game-oriented 3D animation technique or equivalent training or experience;
·  3+ years of experience in video game animation, or any other relevant experience.

 

Nice to have

·  Excellent grasp for storytelling, acting and cinematography;
·  Understanding of cinematic or feature animation production pipelines and workflows;
·  Relevant 2D and 3D software experience - Motionbuilder, Maya, 3DSMax, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut;
·  Good collaboration with members of the animation team and other team members on the project;
·  Must be open to direction, criticism and able to accept change;
·  Extensive animation experience with hand-keyed disciplines, experience with motion capture a plus;
·  Attention to detail and experience solving technological problems

 

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?

Located in Toronto's up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games.  With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life. 

Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide 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.

Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!

 

Join Us!

We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts who 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 and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request. 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.