Senior Character Artist

Ubisoft Bucharest is seeking a Senior Character Artist to develop high-quality apparel and gear for seasonal updates, from concept to fully realized 3D models. This role involves bringing characters to life using the in-house Snowdrop engine, collaborating with the team, and shaping the game world through detailed, realistic characters, clothing, and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for games and storytelling, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in industry-standard tools.

Must Have

• Develop high-quality apparel and gear for seasonal updates.
• Create fully realized 3D models from concept.
• Collaborate within the in-house Snowdrop engine.
• Shape the world through detailed, realistic characters, clothing, and equipment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing Character Art creations.
• Ability to realize characters from concepts and Art Director briefs.
• Understanding of game development workflow.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Maya, 3Ds MAX, ZBrush, Blender, Substance).
• Great communication skills in English.

Good to Have

• Passion for film, games, and storytelling.
• Ability to see the big picture and deliver high quality.
• Open to feedback and confident in bringing ideas to the table.
• Experience pushing creativity and innovation based on previous productions.
• A degree in 3D Art, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Meal tickets (30 ron/day)
• Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
• On-site medical support
• World Class Bronze subscription
• Comprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
• Life insurance
• Ubisoft bikes, free rental
• Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes
• Video games and consoles to borrow
• Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
• Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
• On-site cafeteria with special discounts
• Free fruits and coffee in the office
• Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
• Study leave
• Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
• Partners’ discounts

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

We embrace a hybrid work model, helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

Job Description

At Ubisoft Bucharest, we’re looking for a Senior Character Artist to join us. Your challenge: bring characters to life by developing high-quality apparel and gear for seasonal updates—from concept to fully realized 3D models.

You’ll use the tools that bring out your best work while collaborating within our in-house Snowdrop engine. Your creations will help shape the world through detailed, realistic characters, clothing, and equipment.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

You are an artist with a passion for film, games, and storytelling. Your ability to see both the big picture and deliver high quality will set you up for success in this role. You're open to feedback and are confident in bringing your ideas to the table, pushing creativity and innovation, since you know what has worked on previous productions. You're also a great communicator in English, our company's primary language.

Besides the above, we’re looking for someone aligned with our core values and the following skills and experience:

• A strong portfolio showcasing your Character Art creations (ideally with clothing examples);
• Several years of proven work experience with Character/ 3D-Art from within the game and/or TV/film industries;
• Ability to realize characters from concepts and Art Director briefs;
• Understanding of game development workflow;
• A degree in 3D Art, a related field, or the equivalent work experience;
• Proficient with industry-standard tools (e.g., Maya, 3Ds MAX, ZBrush, Blender, Substance).

Additional Information

What about our benefits?

• Meal tickets with value of 30 ron/day
• Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
• On site medical support
• World Class Bronze subscription
• Comprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
• Life insurance
• Ubisoft bikes, free rental
• Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes
• Video games and consoles to borrow
• Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
• Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
• On-site cafeteria with special discounts
• Free fruits and coffee in the office
• Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
• Study leave
• Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
• Partners’ discounts