Visual Effects Artist [Prince of Persia]

As a Visual Effects Artist at Ubi Montreal, you will create striking visual moments that positively influence gameplay and enrich the player experience. Smoke, fire, explosion, snowfall or waterfall... each of your effects will reinforce immersion and make players wonder: "How did you do that?" As an innovative artist, you will combine technology and creativity to bring magic to life. You will be able to adapt to various tools while relying on your talent to design and integrate captivating, high-quality real-time visual effects.

Must Have

• Collaborate with the management team to understand the overall creative vision and establish priorities related to visual effects.
• Create environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures you produce.
• Work with the programming team to assess needs and develop tools.
• Respect technical constraints to create effects that are both aesthetic and functional.
• Integrate your effects into the game engine.
• Adapt your effects based on playtest results and feedback from collaborating teams (debug and optimize).
• Adapt to feedback received from the community after launch (in some cases), balancing expectations and constraints.
• College degree in visual effects, 3D animation or a related field.
• Experience as a visual effects artist in the video game industry, ideally on an AAA project.
• Proficiency in 3D creation tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) and game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity).
• Good knowledge of 2D tools used for texture creation or editing (e.g., Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of vector mathematics and artistic fundamentals (lighting, composition, color, visual rhythm, etc.).
• Ability to receive, interpret and integrate feedback constructively.
• Creative, curious and collaborative spirit.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Work-life balance
• Opportunity to work with global teams
• Innovative environment
• Creating original and memorable game experiences

Job Description

As a Visual Effects Artist at Ubi Montreal, you will create striking visual moments that will positively influence gameplay and enrich the player experience. Smoke, fire, explosion, snowfall or waterfall... each of your effects will reinforce immersion and make players wonder: "How did you do that?"

An innovative artist, you will combine technology and creativity to bring magic to life. You will be able to adapt to various tools while relying on your talent to design and integrate captivating, high-quality real-time visual effects.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the management team to understand the overall creative vision and establish priorities related to visual effects.
• Create environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures you produce.
• Work with the programming team to assess needs and develop tools.
• Respect technical constraints to create effects that are both aesthetic and functional.
• Integrate your effects into the game engine.
• Adapt your effects based on playtest results and feedback from collaborating teams (debug and optimize).
• Adapt to feedback received from the community after launch (in some cases), balancing expectations and constraints.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• College degree in visual effects, 3D animation or a related field
• Experience as a visual effects artist in the video game industry, ideally on an AAA project
• Proficiency in 3D creation tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) and game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity)
• Good knowledge of 2D tools used for texture creation or editing (e.g., Photoshop)
• Strong understanding of vector mathematics and artistic fundamentals (lighting, composition, color, visual rhythm, etc.)
• Ability to receive, interpret and integrate feedback constructively
• Creative, curious and collaborative spirit

What to send us

• Your CV presenting your background and skills
• A demo of your best work with an overview of your process – yes, we want to see your steps! Attach files or send us a link to your personal website or 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.