Art Director

Job Description

As an Art Director at Ubi MTL, you’ll be at the helm of the creation of a rich, captivating, meaningful world players will immerse themselves in. You’re fundamental to a game’s development: a member of the core team, the connection between the creative vision and the artists, the voice of the art team, and a brand ambassador.

You’re a visionary who motivates, inspires, and supports an artistic team to transform concept to reality. As an empathetic leader, you not only provide your team with guidance but you let their encouraged ideas shape the artistic direction you set. You have the talent and known expertise to jump in and help produce visual content that is aligned with the creative vision and is, of course, AAA+ quality.

Thanks to your exceptional presentation skills, you can communicate your artistic vision to the brand management team to share with the public. You provide the visual guidelines for promotional material, ensuring consistency and bringing the in-game world to life.

What you’ll do

• Work with the producer and core creative team to define the vision of a game.
• Partner with lead artists to develop the artistic tone (set the ambiance; explore locations, key moments, emotional contrasts, characters, etc.).
• Create the visual style guide of a game (put together mood boards, references, and descriptions).
• Coordinate and oversee the art team throughout production.
• Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints.
• Provide leadership and constructive feedback to achieve quality.
• Collaborate with members of interdependent teams in all stages of development.
• Participate in recruitment to build the artistic team & foster its growth.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Leadership experience in the video game industry (or other relevant experience)
• Knowledge of Photoshop and 3D software (e.g. 3DS Max)
• Understanding of art fundamentals and artistic culture
• A highly creative, collaborative, and empathetic spirit
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, presentation, and mentorship skills
• Ability to accept feedback and adapt to it
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills, and any games shipped
• A portfolio of your best work (attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

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About Us

Additional Information

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: 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.

When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

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.
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