Art Director Customization

Company Description:

Ubisoft is a global reference in video gaming, with teams spread around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress for both players and teams. 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 an Art Director - Customization on Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montreal, you will define and steer the artistic vision for all customization content. Working closely with the rest of the team, you will ensure that the game's visual identity aligns with its overall vision.

What you will do:

• Define and maintain the artistic direction of customization content in coherence with the game's vision.
• Create and update artistic documentation for current and future mandates.
• Collaborate with artistic, events, esports, marketing, UI, and monetization teams to design skins and features.
• Lead the customization team by prioritizing project, esports, and community-related initiatives.
• Provide clear artistic direction, structured feedback, and approvals throughout the pipeline.
• Oversee internal and outsourced teams to ensure artistic and technical quality.
• Work with artistic team leads on growth paths and professional development.
• Represent the studio in external meetings, presenting briefs and creative proposals.

Qualifications:

What you bring to the team:

• Proven leadership in art direction for AAA games, ideally in customization.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your expertise in characters, weapons, and assets.
• Excellent mastery of design principles, color theory, and art pipelines.
• Deep understanding of technical constraints in modeling, texturing, and rigging.
• Comfort with production tools such as Jira, Miro, and Excel, including outsourcing.
• Strong mentoring skills and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey a clear vision.
• Experience collaborating with marketing, esports, and monetization teams.

What to send us:

• Your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experiences
• A portfolio showcasing your best work in characters, weapons, and assets