Senior VFX Artist - Cinematics Real Time - (M/F/NB)

4 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior VFX Artist will create and adapt high-quality visual effects for cinematics in AAA game titles like Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar. Responsibilities include producing effects throughout the cinematic production process, adhering to technical and artistic constraints; acting as a team reference for artistic/technical elements; sharing knowledge and motivating the team; participating in artist validation and feedback; communicating project direction; implementing efficient workflows; collaborating with various teams; planning and prioritizing tasks; optimizing work for quality and performance; establishing best practices; and supporting the team with ad-hoc tasks. The role requires strong expertise in VFX within technical constraints, experience with relevant software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Houdini, Photoshop, After Effects), and knowledge of game development processes.
Must have:
  • Solid VFX expertise within technical constraints
  • Proficiency in Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender
  • AAA game development experience
  • Knowledge of game engines and pipelines
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Houdini experience
  • Adobe After Effects knowledge
  • Knowledge of animation and concept art
  • Experience with project management software (Shotgrid, Jira)
  • Experience working in an international context

Job Details

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

The strong cinematics team in Montpellier helps players discover the history of our universes, including Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar. More than 20 professions work together to produce high quality cinematics.


As a Senior VFX Artist on the Art Team, you will be responsible for creating and/or adapting high quality visual effects in line with technical constraints and artistic direction.

  • Produce quality effects at all stages of the cinematic production process, respecting the technical and artistic constraints of the project; 
  • Be a reference for the team in terms of various artistic/technical elements. 
  • Share knowledge and help motivate the team; 
  • Contribute to the artist validation process by conducting reviews as needed and providing appropriate feedback; 
  • Effectively communicate the specific artistic direction of projects to the rest of the team and provide production solutions to the team; 
  • Actively participate in the implementation of more efficient ways of working; 
  • Build relationships with artists, technical artists and other project developers to facilitate effective collaboration during the resource production process; 
  • Plan, estimate and prioritise deadlines for the completion of tasks and monitor progress using designated monitoring tools; 
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm the direction of tasks and ensure consistency of work within the team; 
  • Optimise work and maintain a balance between quality and performance; 
  • Establish and share best practice, production pipelines and workflows across the group; 
  • Support DT FX with any ad hoc tasks and responsibilities.  

Qualifications

Technical and business skills

  • Solid expertise in achieving good results within technical constraints.
  • Knowledge of Maya, 3DS MAX or Blender.
  • Excellent knowledge of the video game industry and awareness of video game development processes.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.
  • Thorough understanding of workload management software/principles (Jira).
  • Knowledge of project management software (Shotgrid).
  • Knowledge of data management software (e.g. Perforce).
  • Knowledge of HOUDINI is an advantage.
  • Significant JV experience: contributing to at least 1 or more games as a VFX artist, AAA.
  • Knowledge of AAA production constraints.
  • Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects or other relevant education.
  • Experience with at least 1 real-time game engine and production pipelines.
  • Knowledge of animation, concept art to enhance VFX is a plus.
  • Design compelling and immersive effects to enrich the user experience.
  • Ensure that each visual effect is accurate, realistic and perfectly integrated into the gameplay.
  • Maintain a high level of quality by meticulously checking all graphical elements.
  • Ongoing training in technological innovations and VFX software.
  • Fluent in English 

Soft Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience of working in an international context would be an asset.
  • Innovate with new ideas and adapt to the specific artistic needs of each project.
  • Adapt to new tools and changes to meet the artistic needs of the project.
  • Work actively with teams to ensure artistic and technical alignment.
  • Encourage open communication to incorporate feedback and optimise the creative process.
  • Remain calm and focused in the face of pressure while maintaining consistent quality of work.
  • Use constructive criticism to improve and persevere through challenges.

Additional Information

 

 

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