Lead Animator

Location: Da Nang, vn

Company Description

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

As the Lead Animator, you will drive the efficiency, work quality, and skills expansion of the Animation team, in close collaboration with the Project Manager and the wider Core Team. 

You will define and uphold the visual style of character movements, cinematics and gameplay animations, and safeguard animation quality by mentoring team members and reviewing final deliverables. Through fostering a culture of growth and high performance, you will help deliver engaging, high-quality game experiences on one of Ubisoft’s titles. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the production and delivery of the project's animation and artistic direction, alongside the Project Manager 
• Plan, assign, and track the animation team's daily tasks to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery 
• Being hands-on with animations, playing a key role in the creation of high-quality assets that bring immersive, authentic worlds to life
• Mentor and provide ongoing feedback to animation team members on performance and development
• Identify and solve creative, technical, and workflow challenges, communicating effectively across teams
• Collaborate with the Animation Director to verify in-game animation quality, consistency and iterate according to feedback
• Help establish and maintain clear pipelines and quality standards

Qualifications

• Senior or Lead-level animation experience in the games industry 
• Strong artistic skills with mastery of body mechanics and animation fundamentals 
• Proficiency in 3D animation software (MotionBuilder, Maya) 
• Advanced knowledge of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques
• Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly
• Attention to detail for both aesthetic and technical quality
• Versatility, responsiveness, and initiative
• Strong people management experience and outstanding team spirit
• Great communication skills (English and Vietnamese)
• Genuine passion for games and ability to analyze them critically
• AAA shipping experience on consoles (a plus)

Additional Information

Ubisoft Da Nang - Where bright ideas are given a chance to shine 

Ubisoft Da Nang is an ambitious and dynamic studio, bringing together some of the brightest international talent to create immersive worlds that serve as playgrounds for imagination, surprise, and fun.

Since 2020, we’ve been uniting the best creative and engineering minds from Vietnam and beyond, with a shared goal of introducing Ubisoft’s iconic worlds to new audiences. We collaborate with highly talented teams on exciting and challenging projects displayed at an international level, whether it's fun and easy-to-pick mobile games or titles for consoles and PCs.

We believe in empowering our team members by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Our office, awarded Best Office Design in Vietnam by VMark 2021, reflects our commitment to creating a space that inspires creativity and promotes well-being.

Located in one of Southeast Asia's most effervescent tech hub, we enjoy the breathtaking views of both beaches and mountains, clean air, no traffic, and the proximity to major cities in the region.

If you're passionate about gaming and eager to contribute to our vision of creating the unknown, join us at Ubisoft Da Nang, where you'll be empowered to grow within the Ubisoft family and make your mark in the world of gaming, whether you're just starting your game development journey or looking to take your career to the next level!

Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

• An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Performance rewards
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Premium healthcare insurance
• UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
• Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday (yay!)
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck…), coffee, tea and fresh fruits everyday!