Technical Animation Director [Far Cry Project]
Ubisoft
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with other core team members to develop the overall vision & determine technical feasibility;
- Review game design concepts + identify and analyze risks (engine, memory, frame rate, etc.);
- Work closely with programmers to assess existing animation and rigging tools + occasionally design custom ones to improve pipelines;
- Support animators, game designers, and riggers with their technical needs + informatively and constructively explain the root causes of risks, blockers, etc.
- Train team members on tools and techniques + raise awareness of new processes;
- Resolve complex, escalated issues & make technical validations;
- Prepare post-mortems + recommend cost- and time-efficient solutions to evolve our animation content & tech;
- Anticipate technological advancements and stay up to date on market trends to define our best practices + share them with our studios and the industry;
- Participate in recruitment to build the animation team & foster their professional development.
- Around 7 years of animation, rigging, or programming experience (or related experience) + 3 years of leadership;
- In-depth knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) & 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, and MotionBuilder) + an understanding of scripting languages (e.g. C#, Python, JavaScript, MaxScript), motion capture, and state machines;
- A degree in 3D Animation, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or related training);
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, mentorship, time management, organizational, and presentation skills;
- A highly innovative, collaborative, attentive, and solution-oriented spirit;
- Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility;
- Familiarity with bug tracking software (e.g. Jira) and version management systems (e.g. Perforce);
- A passion for sharing your knowledge and helping others learn and grow.