Animateur·trice 3D Principal·e

Join Ubisoft as a Principal 3D Animator (Animateur·trice 3D Principal·e) in Montreal, QC, CA and lead the creation of compelling character animation and motion design for world-class video games.

About the Role

As a Principal 3D Animator at Ubisoft's Montreal studio, you'll occupy a lead position in our animation department, driving creative excellence and technical innovation in a full-time capacity. This role places you at the core of character animation and motion design, where you'll mentor junior animators, establish animation standards and best practices, and oversee the delivery of high-quality animation across multiple projects. You'll bridge artistry and technology, translating creative direction into polished, expressive character movement and environmental animation that brings our games to life.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Create, animate, and refine 3D character models, including rigging, skeletal animation, and motion-capture integration
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level animators, providing technical feedback and creative direction to elevate team output
• Collaborate with game designers, programmers, and other artists to align animation with gameplay mechanics and visual direction
• Establish and maintain animation standards, pipelines, and best practices across production
• Troubleshoot technical animation challenges and optimize performance within game engines
• Direct and refine motion-capture sessions, integrating captured data for seamless in-game implementation
• Polish animations through iteration and playtesting feedback to achieve shipping quality

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional 3D animation experience in game development
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, MotionBuilder, 3DS Max, or Blender
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced character animation, rigging, and motion-design work
• Solid understanding of game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar) and animation implementation workflows
• Deep knowledge of character rigging, skeletal animation, and motion-capture production pipelines
• Proven leadership experience mentoring animation teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Passion for games and track record of shipped AAA titles

More About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading global creator of interactive entertainment with studios across the world. Our Montreal location is home to AAA game development and pioneering interactive experiences. We foster a collaborative, innovative environment where artists, technologists, and creators push the boundaries of what's possible in game development and bring unforgettable experiences to players worldwide.

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