Lead Animator [Tom Clancy's The Division 2]

Ubisoft Bucharest has been an important pillar for our local gaming industry since 1992, and we are the first Ubisoft production studio to be founded outside France. We have a strong history of contributing our expertise to iconic AAA franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon , Watch Dogs and Just Dance. Over the years, we have helped Ubisoft develop more than 60 games. Today, Ubisoft Bucharest is the 2nd largest Ubisoft studio worldwide and continues to tackle gaming and technology's most significant challenges. At Ubisoft Bucharest, you will have the chance to work with the latest technologies and collaborate with our talented teams from around the world. Join us and Create the Unknown!

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is an online, open world, action shooter RPG, set in a collapsing and fractured Washington, D.C. This rich setting combines a wide variety of beautiful, iconic, and realistic environments in which the player gets to experience the series’ trademark fast-paced action, rich RPG systems and dedication to authenticity in world building.   

As a Lead, you would contribute to the development of a skilled and ambitious Animation team working on Tom Clancy’s The Division project. In this role, you will work closely with our other Leads and multidisciplinary developers across our AAA production.   

This is a permanent position based in Bucharest, Romania, with the opportunity to work partially from home according to our Flexible Workplace Policy. Please apply in English (our company language), and we’ll check your application asap!  

What you'll do  

• Providing constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching a team of Animators  
• Ensuring productive workflow and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders  
• Ensuring deliverables are completed on time, on specs, and up to quality standards  
• Collaborating with other Leads, Directors, and cross-functional teams to advance project quality  

What you'll bring  

You are a motivated and team-oriented Lead, dedicated to the craft of Animation. You find the team's achievements to be motivating and can supervise a team by providing constructive feedback and support whenever needed. You have a passion for game development and awareness of current trends in the industry. 

Besides the above we’re looking for someone aligned with the following skills and experience:  

• Professional experience of supervising and leading a team of Animators
• Several years of professional animation experience, ideally in gameplay 
• Previous experiences in the gaming industry 
• Proficiency in 3D animation software like Maya and MotionBuilder
• An understanding of character rigging, skinning, and motion capture techniques.
• Ability to learn game engine tools and pipelines quickly.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to coach others.
• Very good English skills (written and spoken)

What do we offer benefits wise?  

• Meal tickets with the value of 30 RON/day
• Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
• WorldClass subscription
• Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
• Life insurance
• Specific financial support for different events in your life
• Study leave
• Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
• Partners’ discounts
• Video games and consoles to borrow
• Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
• Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications
• Access to specialized training and books on various related skills
• Opportunities for international mobility and assignments
• Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
• Hybrid: We are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and the remaining 2 days working from home.
• Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
• Free fruits and coffee in the office
• On-site cafeteria with special discounts
• Ubisoft bikes, free rental
• Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

About us 

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

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Questions? We're more than happy to answer them! Please contact Moa Sellin Ödling Talent Acquisition Partner for this position 

All your application information will be kept confidential according to EEO & GDPR guidelines.