VFX Artist - Ubisoft Paris - F/H/NB

Ubisoft Paris, a pioneering and the largest studio in France, is seeking a VFX Artist to create and implement special effects for their projects. The role involves designing real-time VFX inspired by artistic concepts, ensuring technical optimization, and integrating effects into the game engine. The ideal candidate will have experience in real-time VFX creation, proficiency with game engines like Unreal or Unity, and a strong understanding of art fundamentals. This full-time, permanent hybrid contract position is based in Montreuil, France, with flexibility for remote work up to two days a week.

Must Have

• Create and implement special effects (VFX textures, animations, shaders, material creation) in line with the project's artistic direction.
• Design real-time special effects inspired by artistic concepts.
• Provide VFX solutions that meet the game's artistic, technical, and game design needs.
• Ensure optimization and functionality of special effects, respecting technical constraints.
• Ensure correct integration of VFX into the game engine.
• Experience in real-time VFX creation (preferably on AA or AAA projects).
• Experience with a real-time game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or any other 3D engine).
• Comfortable with real-time particle/dynamic systems.
• Good understanding of art fundamentals: color theory, lighting, form, composition.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an English-speaking environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Possibility to work remotely up to two days per week
• Inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for internal mobility

Company Description

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, Just Dance, and many more. We 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 our adventure and help us create the unknown!

A pioneering Ubisoft studio, the Paris studio was behind the publisher's first successes following its creation in 1992. Today, it leads essential franchises such as Just Dance, Ghost Recon, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Ubisoft Paris has also built a solid reputation as a partner of choice in inter-studio collaborations such as Watch Dogs, Skull & Bones, Beyond Good & Evil 2, and Star Wars. Building on this experience, the studio continues to push creative boundaries by working on very promising, yet unannounced projects.

Bringing together 750 talents from 35 nationalities, Ubisoft Paris is today the largest studio in France and one of the most experienced in the industry. Young talents can benefit from the significant presence of senior profiles in creative, technical, and artistic professions. Everyone remains driven by the same passion: to push the limits of what is possible and offer new experiences to our players.

Job Description

• Create and implement special effects (VFX textures, animations, shaders, material creation) in line with the project's artistic direction.
• Design real-time special effects inspired by artistic concepts.
• Provide VFX solutions that meet the game's needs, both artistically, technically, and from a game design perspective.
• Ensure the optimization and functionality of special effects, respecting the technical constraints imposed by the project.
• Ensure the correct integration of your VFX into the game engine.

Qualifications

• You have experience in real-time VFX creation (preferably on AA or AAA projects).
• You have experience with a real-time game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or any other 3D engine).
• You are comfortable with real-time particle/dynamic systems.
• You have a good understanding of art fundamentals: color theory, lighting, form, composition, etc.
• You have excellent communication skills that allow you to collaborate with other departments and act as a bridge between your areas of expertise to enrich gameplay, accessibility, and player experience.
• You are comfortable working in an English-speaking environment.

Additional Information

This offer is open internally only, please do not share it outside Ubisoft.

This position is based in Montreuil, with the possibility of working remotely up to two days per week.

If this position interests you and you have questions, do not hesitate to contact me directly (Emmanuel Arias Zeballos). Before submitting your application, do not hesitate to consult your HR partner to check your eligibility for internal mobility. If you advance in the selection process, we will also invite you to inform your manager.

As an employer, Ubisoft offers everyone the same opportunities for employment, without distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, and age. Ubisoft strives to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its player community within its teams.

Consult this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.