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Principal 3D AnimatorUbisoft • Montreal, Québec, Canada
Principal 3D Animator

Principal 3D Animator

Ubisoft • Montreal, Québec, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

As a Principal 3D Animator at Ubisoft Montreal, you will join a small autonomous team developing an ambitious multiplayer experience in Unreal Engine. You will help create high-quality animations while supporting collaboration, innovation, and team development.

What you’ll do:

  • Create impactful, high-quality animations that set artistic and technical benchmarks for the team;
  • Define and improve workflows, tools, and best practices related to animation;
  • Collaborate with animation, technical animation, art, and game design teams to deliver cohesive and optimized assets;
  • Balance artistic goals with technical constraints while meeting production and performance requirements;
  • Mentor animators through constructive feedback, knowledge sharing, and ongoing support;
  • Provide proactive guidance and solutions that support project and team needs;
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on learning, continuous improvement, and innovation;
  • Stay informed about emerging industry trends, tools, and animation practices;
  • Introduce new methods and approaches to improve artistic quality and production efficiency;
  • Support and guide a small team of gameplay and technical animators.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of 3D animation tools and techniques;
  • Good understanding of Unreal Engine and animation asset integration within production pipelines;
  • Advanced knowledge of optimization techniques and technical constraints related to game assets;
  • Solid understanding of artistic principles such as composition, proportions, lighting, and texture detail;
  • Ability to create animations or prototypes aligned with the project’s artistic vision;
  • Strong communication and team support skills;
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines to maintain cohesive workflows;
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on team growth and innovation.
  • What to send our way

  • Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences;
  • Portfolio or project links adapted to role type.


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