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Senior Character Artist
2 years ago
Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Senior Character Artist on Tom Clancy's XDefiant, you will develop 2D concept art into 3D game models for the game's continued development. You will apply core artistic skills on a daily basis using various digital tools and techniques to create in-game models of a character’s face, costume, hair and other necessary assets. You will work closely with the team Lead, Concept Art team, Art Director, and others to deliver characters, which fully support the artistic and creative vision of the project.
- Research and gather reference materials such as concept art, photography and others
- Create detailed sculpts following the artistic direction to serve as a strong base for in-game models
- Paying attention to detail and following the artistic direction of the game and it's characters and art assets
- Retopologize and texture to deliver clean and optimized game geometry, detailed textures, and materials
- Integrate the characters with attention to the tech constraints, and artistic and gameplay requirements
- Solve daily artistic challenges with thorough research and unlimited creative ideas
- Collaborate effectively with teammates, as well as other dev disciplines in the studio
- Share your knowledge and proactively help teammates, and share your research finding techniques and solutions
- Work with Technical Artists to maintain and improve the Character Art pipeline
Qualifications
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Mid to senior level of of gaming industry experience with industry 3D packages
- Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, displacement etc.)
- Good working knowledge of and experience with facial and hair development
- Experience working on published AAA games an advantage
- Self-sufficient and resourceful, you can work under high technical constraints
- Benefiting from excellent relational skills, you are a team player and proactive
- You have an inquisitive nature and a strong interest in the video games industry
- Good understanding of human anatomy
- Expert knowledge of Photoshop
- Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity
Additional Information
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer HSA contribution to fully cover your deductible (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
- 401k match
- Paid vacation, holiday and wellness time
- Fitness, physical challenge, and eSports competition reimbursements
- Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of video-based therapy and psychiatry services
- Membership to One Medical
- Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
- Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
- Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC
- Generous discount on new Ubisoft games
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline
Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.
Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes submitted by staffing or placement agencies or recruiters
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Ubisoft is composed of over 20,000 talented people located in 55+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.
Home to the North American Ubisoft headquarters since 1996, Ubisoft San Francisco opened its development studio in 2009 and since developed Rocksmith® and Rocksmith 2014, to teach millions of people how to play guitar and bass. With a song library of over 1,500 songs and 9 years of support the Rocksmith franchise helped millions of players around the world on their musical journey. In 2017, the studio released the critically acclaimed South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™, in collaboration with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and South Park Digital Studios. The studio is currently working on two unannounced projects.
Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.
You will be working with a team of dedicated developers focused on Tom Clancy’s XDefiant. A new free-to-play FPS blending fast-paced 6-v-6 arena combat with faction-based abilities in a technicolor realm of chaos. Players will be able to select and form teams from a variety of characters from across the Tom Clancy universe – creating their dream team to take on opponents in a dynamic map environments for high-octane gameplay. XDefiant will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, as well as on Stadia, Luna and Ubisoft Connect, with full crossplay expected at launch. Players can register now at www.playxdefiant.com to get the latest news, updates and a chance to play in early tests
Ubisoft is committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.
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 are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.
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