Lead Animator (Rainbow Six)

TL;DR

Lead Animator (Rainbow Six): Leading an international team of animators and being hands-on with the creation of high-quality assets for realistic AAA games with an accent on supporting the team to fulfill artistic direction and production timelines. Focus on shaping the visual identity of games through thoughtful animation systems and communicating the Director's creative vision.

Location: Office-based in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Relocation support to the UK is available.

Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Lead an international team of highly skilled animators.
• Support your team in fulfilling the project's animation & artistic direction and production timelines.
• Guide the team through project tasks to improve gameplay experiences across the Rainbow Six brand.
• Act as the main point of contact between your team, direction, and production.
• Create high-quality assets that bring immersive, authentic worlds to life.
• Communicate the Director’s creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction.

Requirements

• Current eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Proven leadership or mentoring abilities.
• A portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic-styled animations.
• Proficient in Keyframing.
• Experience working in Motion Capture.
• Knowledge of proprietary/in-house engines.
• Understanding of working in 1st person and 3rd person Animation systems.
• Familiarity with MotionBuilder.

Nice to have

• Experienced in a full development life-cycle.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, and Christmas shutdown.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, and an annual well-being allowance.
• Generous resources committed to personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Free games, activities, and celebrations.
• Generous relocation support should you need it.
• Inclusive global brand with a focus on positive mental health and wellbeing, recognized as a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index.