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Senior Environment Artist
4 years ago
Job Description
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.
Challenge accepted? Join us and create the unknown.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Level architect in charge of full maps creation on a AAA multiplayer game
- Participate in research, asset listing preparation and content organization with the Lead Environment Artist
- Create props, buildings, and organic elements (including materials and textures) in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications
- Make sure all created elements are fully functional in engine and match quality expectations
- Use all those elements to build beautiful, lively and credible maps in close collaboration with a level designer to match multiplayer requirements
- Mentor and train junior artists
Qualifications
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- College Diploma/Degree in graphic design, 3D, video game development or equivalent training
- 5 years’ games industry experience with industry 3D packages
- Experience working on published AAA games
- Showing proactivity and interacting with other colleges and departments to solve problems and improve workflow/pipelines
- Good organization and strong time management
- Excellent English communication (spoken and written)
- Coaching/mentoring
- Great understanding of architecture and composition
- Self-motivated and agile
- Familiarity with game development cycle
- Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of real-time modeling techniques
- High & low resolution modeling, baking
- PBR pipeline
- Shaders
- Normals
- 3DSMax and/or Maya
- Strong knowledge of Substance (designer & painter), familiarity with nodal based systems
- Good knowledge of Zbrush
- Shader creation knowledge is a plus
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
- 401k match
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
- Fitness, physical, and esports challenge reimbursements
- 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 five years of employment
- Generous discount on new Ubisoft games
Additional Information
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 and will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Ubisoft is composed of over 17,000 talented people located in 40+ 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.
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.
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, and age or disability status.
To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing studio in San Francisco.
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