Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore, and discover new possibilities.
Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For HonorTM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, and Watch Dogs®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and is leading the development of Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto is one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2020.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas have a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.
Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.
Team Lead Animator
As an Animation Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Animation team, setting objectives for both the short and long term, driving Quality Standards and collaborating with Directors to deliver Ubisoft games.
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
Responsibilities
- Set and drive AAA quality standards for Toronto studio animation team
- Collaborate with Directors to define animation style, direction and quality expectations
- Drive the strategy of Animation pipeline, tools and processes
- Hire, mentor and manage Toronto animation team
- Collaborate with our internal network of Studios for animation, motion capture, audio
- Provide daily feedback and direction to the animation team
- Be a leader in pushing innovation and new ideas
Training
- Diploma in game-oriented 3D animation technique or any other equivalent training or experience.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in animation, games, film or equivalent
- 2+ years experience in a management role
- Strong understanding of animation principles and fundamentals
- Excellent artistic skills
- Good knowledge of 3D animation software and technical constraints related to the production of video games. 3D Studio Max and Motionbuilder preferred.
Other Skills
- Excellent leadership’s skills
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized, self-driven, and great team player
- Knowledge of Scripting language is a plus
- Experience in mocap directing is a plus
- Passion for video games
We Offer:
· Competitive Salary: $55,000 - 120,000
· Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Disability Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Extended medical insurance
o (Optional) RRSP contribution
o Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Located in Toronto's up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games. With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life.
Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.
Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!
Join Us!
At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our differences helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all interested candidates. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disability upon request.
If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
