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Ubisoft’s 18,000 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.
Ubisoft Bordeaux
Founded in 2017, Ubisoft Bordeaux works with passion on the biggest AAA titles to deliver the best gaming experiences. Today, the studio is composed of over 400 talents from 15 different nationalities, working on licenses such as Assassin's Creed, Beyond Good & Evil 2 and other unannounced projects. At the same time, the studio has set up a Tech branch which works on all Ubisoft's online services (named Online Services) and on the Anvil game engine. A R&D unit, La Forge, has also been set up, bringing together engineers and researchers to work on prototypes for game production, particularly in the field of AI.
Job Description
We are looking for a Cinematic Designer to join the production team to work on a confidential project. As part of the Real team, you will be responsible for the implementation of scripted events of cinematic scenes and the cinematics into the engine throughout the production, in collaboration with animation, programming, level design, quest design and level art teams.
As such, your missions will be the following:
- Create narrative moments, including in-game dialogue scenes by working on the rhythm, the cameras and the characters animation
- Establish the list of assets that other departments need for each scripted/cinematic event.
- Organize and coordinate the resolution of technical problems on the assigned topics
- Initiate and participate in knowledge sharing, problem solving, and technology watch
- Document the pipeline and animation systems for internal knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- Previous experience in the video game industry
- Good filming and directing sense
- Good knowledge of engine constraints and programming basics
- The understanding of scripting languages is a plus
- Experience with character and camera animation on 3D software is a plus
- Experience in video editing and editing is an asset for this position
- You are curious and appreciate technical subjects
Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
Additional Information
Contract: Temporary contract - 6 months
Location: role based in Bordeaux – France
Remote: hybrid model
Starting Date: ASAP
Hiring Process:
- Phone interview with one of our recruiters
- Technical interview with our Lead Cinematic Designer
- Project Interview with our Associate Producer and a recruiter.
If your application is not retained, you will receive a negative answer.
At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences, we value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. All personal informations will be treated as confidential according to the Employment Equity act.
Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.
Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.
Ubisoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ubisoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Ubisoft.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage in the U.S. includes medical, dental, and vision options with HSA funding to cover the deductible, plus access to One Medical and a mental‑health program. Several studios also provide telemedicine and, in some regions, on‑site clinic services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, holidays, wellness time, volunteer PTO, and a sabbatical available after five years in the U.S. Canadian studios highlight six weeks of vacation and additional local days tied to occasions or seasonal reduced hours.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave with salary top‑ups is emphasized in multiple regions, including Canada. In the U.S., a travel‑expense program supports access to reproductive healthcare when services are out of state.
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Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has 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.
