Posted 2 weeks ago
Only considering candidates eligible to work in Montreal, Canada ⚠️
Job Description:
As a Character Artist at Ubisoft Montréal, you will bring credible and expressive characters to life. You will create humans, creatures, and animals by combining artistic vision and modeling techniques. Your work as a Character Artist will define their physical traits, support their expressiveness, and lay the groundwork for their evolution in our worlds.
What You Will Do:
- Collaborate with art and narrative teams to support the game's creative vision
- Study concept art and narrative guidelines and research references to prototype character features
- Develop and refine character art at each stage of the 3D pipeline: modeling, sculpting, texturing, retopology, and UV unwrapping
- Balance artistic quality with technical constraints to create optimized, functional characters
- Work with rigging and animation teams to ensure believable motion
- Integrate feedback from playtests and partner teams
- Create and adjust blend shapes, edge flow, and meshes to improve character performance
- Research and model clothing, materials, and anatomical elements to enhance character authenticity
Qualifications:
What You Bring to the Team:
- A portfolio showcasing AAA-quality characters and your artistic process
- Experience with 2D tools like Photoshop and 3D software such as 3DS Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, or Marvelous Designer
- A strong understanding of topology, materials, textures, proportions, and anatomy, as well as video game constraints
- An interest in modern tactical gear, armor, outfits, and helmets
- Knowledge of 3D scanning and optimization techniques
- A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback
- Clear communication skills and a desire to improve your craft
What to Submit:
- Your resume highlighting your skills and experience
- A portfolio of your best 3D work, including examples showing the transition from 2D design to 3D character
Additional Information:
About Us: Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable experiences from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six and Just Dance. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for players and teams alike. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!
We adopt a hybrid work model that keeps you connected with your team and aligned with company priorities while allowing you to maintain work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and not eligible for hybrid work.
