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Concept Artist
4 years ago
Job Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore, and discover new possibilities.
Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For HonorTM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, and Watch Dogs®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and is leading development of Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for four consecutive years and in 2018, one of GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas have a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.
Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.
On being a Concept Artist at Ubisoft Toronto
The Concept Artist will develop the 2D elements that will constitute the graphic representations of ideas, provide inspiration and become references for the graphic design production team.
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
The daily life of a Concept Artist at Ubisoft Toronto
- Sketch, draw and design art concepts for game design documents to make the vision of the graphic design AD more tangible;
- Create environments, characters, objects, atmospheres and the general style to provide practical content that direct and indirect groups can capitalize on;
- Produce sketches to help the AD show the preliminary project intentions;
- State ideas based on direction and the advancement of the project with screenshot paint overs and retakes of existing illustrations;
- Effectively communicate visual intentions with wider team ;
- Make any necessary changes to ensure that the work is in keeping with the artistic vision;
- Convey the colour pallets sought by AD by using it in concepts;
- Iterate on selected sketches by adding more detail;
- Account for technical constraints and limitations to suggest realistic concepts;
- Carry out all other related tasks.
What it takes to make it
- College diploma in fine arts or equivalent training or work experience.
- 3+ years’ experience in concept art, in the games industry – preferably with experience in working on highly realistic console game titles;
- Experience contributing to the main vision of 1-2 AAA game titles in a senior to lead capacity;
- Knowledge of 3D software;
- Architectural knowledge;
- Anatomical knowledge;
- Mechanical design/industrial design skills;
- Knowledge of image composition.
Nice to have
- Creativity;
- Observation skills;
- Research skills;
- Written and oral Communication skills;
- Comfortable with iterative approach;
- Ability to accept feedback and adapt to change.
We Offer:
· Competitive Salary
· Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Disability Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Extended medical insurance
o (Optional) RRSP contribution
o Relocation assistance
o Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Located in Toronto's up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games. With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life.
Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.
Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!
Join Us!
We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts who know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Additional Information
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