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Art Director

Job Description

Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Art Director is responsible for the artistic quality of the mandates delivered by the Annecy studio.

You will be at the heart of the development of an AAA game: a member of the creative team, the link between the creative vision and the artists, the voice of the artistic team.

Your missions will be:

• Understand, assimilate, enrich and participate in the transmission of the artistic charter of the project and its contents
• Communicate and develop visual concepts necessary for the realization of the production, in accordance with the technical constraints and gameplay.
• Working closely with other World Team leads and other trades within the project, to ensure that the project guideline is followed.
• Find the balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints.
• Ensure that teams have the means to appropriate the artistic vision and to enrich it.
• Approve the work done by the World Team in order to reach quality objectives and respect deadlines.
• Manage a team of Concept Artists and Lighting Artists and ensure the development of the team.

Qualifications

You ideally have a first experience as an Artistic Director or justify managerial experience of a World team (concept, props, level art) in the development of AA or AAA video games.

The required skills are :

• A good understanding of all stages of the production of a video game AAA
• Knowing how to communicate an artistic vision
• Ability to give constructive and well-argued feedback
• Ability to accept feedback and adapt to it
• Fluency in oral and written communication in English (basics in French will be a plus)
• Demonstrate Leadership and Openness
• Know how to be demanding while generating a friendly working climate
• Know how to work closely with a Lead Level Art
• Understanding the fundamentals of art and artistic culture (History of art / architecture / urbanism / design / etc.)
• Effective time management, problem solving and organizational skills

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

All information will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Integrating the Ubisoft French studios also means:

• Join passionate and highly technical teams, all driven by the desire to design and develop innovative games and stand out for their quality
• Collaborate with teams recognized for their experience on renowned franchises
• Develop expertise by participating in in-house sharing events (talks, conferences, trade shows) and benefiting from tailor-made training programs
• Evolve in a leading French videogame company represented in 30 different countries, with opportunities for international development

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, 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 Annecy

Founded in 1996, Ubisoft Annecy has developed many sagas, especially on Splinter Cell, Assassin’s Creed®, while focusing on multiplayer online and social aspects, and also on concrete game mandates such as Tom Clancy’s: The Division 2® and Ghost Recon Wildlands. We are now proud to have developed our own IP, Steep!

Located in one of the most dynamic regions of France, our Ubisoft studio is settled between lake and mountains, in the middle of Annecy, also known as the Venice of the Alps, 30 minutes away from Geneva International Airport. Having a studio with perpetual growth, we are focusing on our team members' commitment and team work. Our ambition relies on innovation and excellence with an ultimate purpose: our players' satisfaction!

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams 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.