Middle/Senior 3D Character Artist

Ubisoft’s 19,000 professionals, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication 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 community can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Adventure, Action, Shooter
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Create realistic 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications.   

• Collaborating with the animation tech team to help define modeling standards for rigging, deformation, and simulation within performance budgets, and other run-time requirement.

• Verify the quality of objects in the game, and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction. 

• Understand, adapt and follow the direction set and the timeline by art directors. Stay up to date on best practices to keep up with the industry.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 5 years of experience in character modelling or any other relevant experience, preferably in the video game industry

• Expert knowledge of 3DSMax

• Good knowledge of Photoshop

• Good knowledge of ZBrush and Substance Painter

• Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, etc.)

• Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating high level of artistic creativity

• Strong high & low resolution modeling and texturing skills

• Familiarity with game development cycle

• Good understanding of human anatomy

• Solid understanding of topology, materials, textures, proportion, and anatomy + animation and game limitations

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• International AAA game projects

• Access to cutting-edge hardware

• Experience using hottest internally developed game engines

• Proficient and fun-to-work-with colleagues

• Opportunity to travel abroad

• Medical / Life insurance

• English / French courses

• Long-term employment with 20 working-days paid vacation