Gameplay Animation Director - Bge2 - M H/F Ubisoft

Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure open world game set in a captivating space opera universe and the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic. Based on a breakthrough technology driven by the proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to offer a seamless experience of exploration and space piracy across a solar system full of exotic locations, colorful characters and mysteries to uncover, solo or with friends. So, if you are ready for an adventure like no other, come join forces with us to build System 3!

We are looking for our future Gameplay Animation Director who will define and embody the project's gameplay animation vision.

What you will do
You will work in collaboration with Creative Director Fawzi Mesmar and the other project directors.
You will contribute to both vision and production.

Responsibilities

Vision & Artistic Direction
You set the course.

- Develop the gameplay animation vision
- Define animation intentions: style, rhythm, readability, impact, fluidity.
- Propose an animation artistic direction consistent with the targeted gameplay experience
- Produce key documents: animation vision, briefs, guidelines, workflows, references.
- Interpret the Artistic Director's vision and translate it into concrete animation proposals.
- Design visual and mechanical intentions independently, without intermediaries.
- Drive the development of innovative gameplay animation solutions.

You are the guarantor of consistency between animation and player experience.

Production & Quality
You ensure excellence.

- Supervise the creation and integration of in-game animations in collaboration with the supervisor
- Ensure the quality and consistency of animations: character, dynamism, gameplay readability.
- Validate deliverables: prototypes, final animations, polish.
- Collaborate with Game Designers and the Gameplay team to guarantee excellent feel and strong character responsiveness.

Every animation must serve the game.

Leadership & Collaboration
You build a culture.

- Inspire, guide, and support animators, in collaboration with the lead and the supervisor
- Develop a strong animation culture: support, constructive feedback, mentoring.
- Collaborate with other departments: Art, Tech Anim, Design, Narrative, Audio.
- Actively participate in gameplay and creative decisions.

You create a demanding and ambitious environment.

Documentation & Communication

- Produce clear, structured, and visual documents enabling the team to effectively execute the vision.
- Ensure smooth, structured, respectful communication adapted to all stakeholders.