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Associate Technical Director,Art

Job Description

Summary

The incumbent will determine, prepare and adapt the graphic tools used in production. Whenever possible, he/she will take part in selecting the engine and establish the work methods that are best adapted to the productions. The incumbent will train the artists on the selected methods and tools and supervise the integration of objects and environments in the game engine.

Mission

• Masteries the art production pipeline within the Engine

• Create, organize and lead training sessions for graphics team members so that they learn how to properly use the tools and methods;

• Provide technical support on all the technical issues related to art within the Engine, including level creation, model, texture, shader, lighting, vfx, etc.

• Check that the technical constraint are correctly apply in-game on every platform, will be responsible of the correct integration of the data in the engine

• Ensure the team respect the right technical constraint, naming convention, jira workflow, build process, submission process.

• Test tools before they are deployed, communicate closely with lead team's technical director ensure they function properly, support team to use correctly all the tools chained developed by lead studio,

• Communicate technical constraints and their reasons for being to the graphics team on a regular basis;

• Ensure that the technical constraint define at the beginning of the project will fit into the overall budget

• Provide support and Check data on the different platform: X360, PS3, PS4, XB1, and PC

• Be ready to switch to full next gen production – meaning looking into full next gen pipeline using cutting edge software.

• Be proactive by foreseeing technological issues and needs before they occur (game design, level design, etc.);

Qualifications

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in graphic design, including 2 years as a technical director or senior technical artist

• Extensive knowledge of 2D and 3D computer graphics software;

• Extensive knowledge of video game engines and platforms;

• Extensive knowledge of video game production working units;

• Knowledge of data safety options (e.g. Perforce, VSS, and Alienbrain);

• Knowledge of Max Script /Python /C# an asset.

• Knowledge of sql/ Mel /.net is a plus.

• Client focus;

• Organization skills;

• Good communication skills (spoken and written English);

• Teaching skills;

• Writing skills (technical documents);

• Ability to work as part of a team

Additional Information

Why Ubisoft Shanghai?

Be a part of the most exciting and innovating video game company in China. Come to work in Shanghai, an amazing city renowned as “Paris of the East”.

Together with a team of multi-national professionals equipped with the cutting-edge technologies, you can be assured of an experience that is both aspirational and fulfilling.

By working in Shanghai studio, you will also be offered with an array of career development opportunities, an abundant training resources, and moreover, a stimulating and creative work environment.

If you’re looking for this kind of job opportunity, you’ll find it here at Ubisoft Shanghai.

Join us for an exciting adventure and make great games!

Company Description

About Ubisoft & Shanghai Studio:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016-17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million.

Created in 1996, Ubisoft Shanghai studio, is a vibrant and exciting place where our 400+ talents get opportunities to either co-develop great AAA blockbuster games, create cutting-edge online games or produce fun mobile games.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com