VFX Artist
Company Description
Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!
Job Description
As a VFX Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, you are responsible for creating and integrating high-quality special effects while respecting the creative direction, technological limitations, and production deadlines.
What you will do (tasks):
- Review game design documents and artistic direction to understand the project's creative vision and get a global overview of the FSO (Features Sign Off);
- Research images and reference videos corresponding to the desired effects and validate these references with the Art Direction;
- Consult with the Graphics Technical Direction to see if the VFX intentions are feasible within the engine and propose alternatives and/or developments (e.g., tools) as needed;
- Collaborate with the TD to adapt the pipeline to be conducive to VFX production and jointly determine memory and performance budgets;
- Work in collaboration with programmers to develop tools adapted to VFX needs;
- Use the tools at your disposal (particle systems, modeling, textures, etc.) to create the special effects desired by the Art Direction and integrate them into the engine;
- Verify the quality of the effects once imported into the game and make improvements as needed to maximize the gaming experience;
- Continuously optimize your special effects, taking into account changes in technological limitations throughout the project to ensure the quality of the special effects is maintained throughout the project;
- Promote game accessibility by adapting special effects based on game design feedback before, during, and after the creation of the effects;
- Fix "bugs" reported by testers or other departments to eliminate encountered issues;
- Be attentive to other departments to help them integrate special effects by providing support, reference documents, etc.;
- Perform any other related tasks.
Qualifications
What you bring to the team (skills and knowledge):
- Attention to detail
- Sense of initiative and proactivity
- Ability to accept criticism and adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Originality and resourcefulness in finding solutions
- Knowledge of and interest in programming languages is an asset (e.g., Max Script)
- Knowledge of a game editor (e.g., Unreal)
- Knowledge of compositing software (e.g., After Effects, Illustrator, Houdini, Toxik, etc.)
Education:
- AEC in game-oriented modeling, bachelor's degree in special effects/cinema, or any other equivalent training.
Relevant experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in creating special effects for video games, including the design, integration, and optimization of real-time effects in a game engine.