Ubisoft Entertainment

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Office-based Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! JOB DESCRIPTION Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered. As a Senior Animator on the Rainbow Six brand, you'll play a key role in the creation of high-quality assets that bring immersive, authentic worlds to life. You're adaptable, thrive on creative challenges, and take pride in shaping the visual identity of realistic AAA games through thoughtful animation systems. Working closely with 3D Artists and other team members, you'll ensure a cohesive visual style across features, with a core focus on gameplay elements, such as characters, weapons and charms. Your ability to translate mock-ups into high-quality integrated visualisations will help guide production and inspire the wider art team. You're passionate about your craft and committed to continuous improvement. From conducting in-depth research to participating in peer reviews, you actively seek and provide constructive feedback to elevate the team's artistic output. This is more than just a role! It's an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised franchise, collaborate with international teams, and see your creative vision come to life in one of the industry's most respected series. You will play an integral part in telling a story, communicating the Director's creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction inspired by the project's narrative and design. As a natural collaborator and communicator, you'll help motivate fellow Animators and take pride in knowing your work plays a key part in the Rainbow Six legacy. What you'll bring At Ubisoft, we aim to be a destination of choice for the best talent. We want people like you, who will be instrumental in driving our studios to success. A portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic-styled animations. Working knowledge of MotionBuilder. Experience with Keyframing. Ability to mentor Artists and Animators. Knowledge of proprietary/in-house engines. Understanding of working with animation state machines, motion capture data, technical/engine constraints. Ideally, experienced in a full development life-cycle. Joining Ubisoft, you'll be part of an inclusive global brand. With us, you will build upon your ongoing success and place your stamp on the production of our games and the development of our people. You'll have the prestige of developing and producing exciting world-class AAA games and help showcase our studio as a market leader within our industry. With us, you will find your future in one of the strongest knowledge bases in the games industry coupled with brilliant opportunities for career progression on a critically acclaimed brand portfolio. What we'll provide We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and wellbeing and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging, which is why we've embraced a working model that requires our team members to be on-site, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals. Everything you need to keep your life in balance - flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well-being allowance, and more Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days Fun and entertainment - with free games, activities, and celebrations Generous relocation support - should you need it Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health, as well as support their team members. Ready to Apply? We aim to build the world's most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear about you and your background. Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy: How can I check my application status? You can check the status of your application by logging into your SmartRecruiters candidate profile. I am not familiar with the video game industry. Would I fit into Ubisoft? At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You'll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day. How do I know if a Ubisoft email/offer is legit? We were sorry to hear of some instances whereby scammers contacted candidates on Ubisoft's "behalf" to gather personal data and/or money. 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A leading gaming company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Animator to play a pivotal role in creating high-quality assets for AAA titles. In this role, you will collaborate closely with 3D Artists, ensuring a cohesive visual style while mentoring fellow Animators. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio in realistic animations and have experience with MotionBuilder and keyframing. This is an opportunity to contribute to renowned game franchises and work in a vibrant team environment.

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! Job Description Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered. As Lead Animator,you'll relish the opportunity to lead an international team of highly skilled Animators with your ability to communicate effectively, willingness to handle challenging situations, and ability to delegate responsibilities with excellent organisational & time management skills. You will be accountable for supporting your team to fulfil the project's animation & artistic direction and production timelines, as well as guiding them through project tasks that improve the gameplay experiences across the Rainbow Six brand. You can see the bigger picture and understand why it's important to be the main point of contact between your team, direction and production to efficiently delegate appropriate tasks for the benefit of the game development. You also listen actively to colleagues and encourage new ideas and creative solutions. You'll also enjoy being hands-on with animations, playing a key role in the creation of high-quality assets that bring immersive, authentic worlds to life. You're adaptable, thrive on creative challenges, and take pride in shaping the visual identity of realistic AAA games through thoughtful animation systems. This is not just a role! It's an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised franchise, collaborate with international teams, and see your creative vision come to life in one of the industry's most respected series. You will play an integral part in telling a story, communicating the Director's creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction inspired by the project's narrative and design. As a natural collaborator and communicator, you'll help motivate fellow Animators and take pride in knowing your work plays a key part in the Rainbow Six legacy. What you'll bring Proven leadership or mentoring abilities. A portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic-styledanimations. Proficient inKeyframing, ideally represented within your showreel. Experience of working in Motion Capture. Knowledge of proprietary/in-house engines. Understanding of working in 1st person and 3rd person Animation systems. Familiarity with MotionBuilder. Ideally, experienced in a full development life-cycle. Joining Ubisoft, you'll be part of an inclusive global brand. With us, you will build upon your ongoing success and place your stamp on the production of our games and the development of our people. You'll have the prestige of developing and producing exciting world-class AAA games and help showcase our studio as a market leader within our industry. With us, you will find your future in one of the strongest knowledge bases in the games industry coupled with brilliant opportunities for career progression on a critically acclaimed brand portfolio. Whatwe'll provide We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and wellbeing and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging, which is why we've embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on-site for an average of 3 days per week, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals. Everything you need to keep your life in balance - hybrid working, flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well-being allowance, and more Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days Fun and entertainment - with free games, activities, and celebrations Generous relocation support - should you need it Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health, as well as support their team members. Ready to Apply? We aim to build the world's most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear about you and your background. Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy:

A leading gaming studio in the UK is seeking a Lead Animator to lead an international team and create high-quality animations for AAA games. The role involves overseeing project animation direction, ensuring timelines are met, and actively participating in creating assets that enhance gameplay experiences. Candidates should possess proven leadership skills, proficiency in animation techniques, and the ability to adapt to creative challenges. Join a collaborative environment to shape the visual identity of the Rainbow Six brand.