Technical Artist [Assassin's Creed Invictus]

As a Technical Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, you will bridge art and programming to create visually stunning and high-performance features. You will collaborate with artists and programmers from early development stages to define, implement, and optimize technical solutions, considering rendering, performance, and memory constraints while preserving artistic vision. You will establish clear pipelines, tools, and procedures, ensure their application, and support colleagues through advice, training, and performance analysis, ensuring AAA quality until final delivery.

Must Have

• Establish fast, efficient, and clear pipelines.
• Prepare and maintain consistent documentation on pipelines, tools, and procedures.
• Perform benchmarking of features based on research and tests.
• Prototype features and provide transparent performance reports.
• Contribute to the creation of an asset bank (e.g., textures).
• Ensure the application of established procedures and standards.
• Fix bugs and refine features.
• Offer training and technical support to team members.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software (3ds Max, Photoshop, Houdini, Substance Designer).
• Scripting knowledge (C#, JavaScript, MaxScript).
• Shader writing and motion design skills.
• Good understanding of graphic libraries (NGUI, React Native) and real-time engine constraints.

Good to Have

• Experience in multiplayer console game projects.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work model

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Technical Artist at Ubi Montreal, you will play a key role in bridging art and programming to bring visually stunning and high-performance features to life. You will use your expertise to exceed the expectations of AAA game players and realize the creative ambitions of the team.

From the earliest stages of development, you will collaborate closely with artists and programmers to define, implement, and optimize effective technical solutions. You will consider measurable constraints such as rendering, performance, and memory, while preserving the integrity of the artistic vision.

Adopting both a creative and pragmatic approach, you will establish clear pipelines, tools, and procedures, ensure their application throughout the project, and support your colleagues with advice, training, and performance analysis. You will be the interpreter and resource person who will facilitate fluid and efficient collaboration, ensuring AAA quality until final delivery.

What you will do

• Establish fast, efficient, and clear pipelines.
• Prepare and maintain consistent documentation on pipelines, tools, and procedures.
• Perform benchmarking of your features based on research and tests.
• Prototype features and provide transparent reports on their performance.
• Contribute to the creation of an asset bank (e.g., textures).
• Ensure the application of established procedures and standards.
• Fix bugs and refine your features.
• Offer training and technical support to team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team

• Several years of experience in a similar role in the video game industry.
• Experience in console game design (asset: multiplayer project).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software such as 3ds Max, Photoshop, Houdini, or Substance Designer.
• Scripting knowledge (C#, JavaScript, MaxScript).
• Shader writing and motion design skills.
• Good understanding of graphic libraries (NGUI, React Native) and real-time engine constraints.
• Willingness to share your knowledge to push technological boundaries and help others progress.

What to send us

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills.
• Examples of your achievements (attach images or a link to your online portfolio).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

About us

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. They believe that diversity of perspectives advances both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join their adventure and help them create the unknown!

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