Lead Animation

Responsibilities

• Manage Associate Lead Animators and Animation experts in a team of approximately ten 3D animators
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between the animation team, gameplay, cinematic, and leadership teams
• Ensure visibility of animation project progress and deliverables
• Plan and drive deliverables by defining priorities and organizing the animation roadmap
• Supervise and support the professional growth of associate leads and experts
• Structure team communication through regular sharing of videos, presentations, and progress updates

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the video game industry with ideally 2 shipped titles as a team manager
• Proficiency with standard video game animation tools
• Solid knowledge of Gameplay Programming Pipelines (GPP) and runtime constraints
• Experience working on realistic game projects
• Ability to collaborate with GPP, Game Design, Technical, and Core teams
• Knowledge of motion capture (mocap) is appreciated
• Fluency in English

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams worldwide creating original and memorable gaming experiences such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance. Ubisoft Paris is one of the industry's most experienced studios, hosting 750 talents working on major licenses and unannounced highly promising projects.