Posted 2 weeks ago
Only considering candidates eligible to work in Montreal, Canada ⚠️
Description of the position
As a Concept Team Lead / Subcontracting Manager at Ubisoft Montréal, you will support the art direction and oversee visual development as well as the execution of subcontracting operations for Rainbow Six Siege. You will maintain a high level of quality for concept art, mentor external concept artists, and ensure that deliverables respect the game’s creative vision and technical constraints.
What you will do
- Write clear and comprehensive concept art briefs, including written instructions, visual references, and technical guidelines.
- Present and explain these briefs to external studios and review them with the team at the start of each season.
- Review outsourced concept art and provide structured feedback through written comments, visual adjustments, and participation in review calls.
- Collaborate with the art direction team on personalization to evaluate and validate concept illustrations for production.
- Contribute to the organization, setup, testing, and ongoing management of the concept art subcontracting workflow, including onboarding new partners.
- Coordinate with other concept art leads to maintain visual consistency between internal and external deliverables.
- Support the Monetization and Narrative teams to ensure visual consistency with the brand identity and game narrative.
- Participate in the integration and use of ShotGrid as an asset tracking tool.
- Collaborate with art direction as needed throughout the project.
Qualifications
What you bring to the team
- Ability to produce high-quality concept art, from quick sketches to finalized concept illustrations.
- Ease in presenting creative ideas and integrating feedback to improve illustrations.
- Understanding of real-time constraints, 3D engines, and production processes.
- Management skills to plan, prioritize, and track team tasks.
- Comfort mentoring concept artists and providing constructive, precise feedback.
- Knowledge of tools such as ShotGrid, Jira, or Perforce (asset).
- Ability to collaborate with external partners on creative deliverables.
- Interest in continuous improvement and problem solving.
What to send us
- Your CV highlighting your experiences and skills
- A portfolio showcasing your best concept illustrations
Additional information
About us
Ubisoft is a global reference in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives 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!
We adopt a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities while giving you the flexibility to maintain work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.
