Principal 3D Animator

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.
• 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.