Art Director [Art Team] at Ubisoft

Chengdu, Sichuan, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Direction, Visual Benchmark, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Production Oversight, Quality Reviews, Collaboration, Innovation, Communication, 3D Art Pipelines, Game Engines, 2D Software, 3D Software, Visual Trends, Documentation, Feedback

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 320 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch. Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands. To find out more, please visit our website: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com or our WeChat account (UBISOFT育碧or 育碧招聘), or contact us for application by: [email protected] 育碧成都自2008年建立后已成为中国西部地区主要游戏研发工作室之一，并拥有超过320名员工致力于研发育碧旗下的经典游戏。我们与其他育碧工作室合作研发了多个AAA游戏，如《刺客信条》、《碧海黑帆》及《荣耀战魂》。同时我们也致力于自主研发休闲类游戏，如《疯狂兔子：奇遇派对》以及将多款育碧经典游戏移植到Switch平台。同时，育碧成都工作室也是研发前沿性技术的领军者，其“Games As A Service (GAAS)” 的理念带领企业不断推陈出新。成都工作室的技术团队开发的产品被运用于育碧旗下众多知名游戏品牌，有效协助研发团队基于科学数据做出准确决策。想要了解更多，敬请点击http://www.ubisoftgroup.com，或关注我们的微信公众号（“UBISOFT育碧”以及“育碧招聘”），或联系邮箱以申请相应岗位：[email protected] Job Description About the Role The Art Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of the game. This position ensures that all artistic elements meet the highest standards of quality and consistency while aligning with the game’s technical requirements. Acting as a creative visionary and strategic leader, the Art Director guides a specific art team (e.g. concept, visual effects), fosters innovation, and drives collaboration across disciplines. By setting clear artistic benchmarks and introducing cutting-edge practices, the Art Director transforms ideas into visually compelling experiences that resonate with players and elevate the overall production value. What you‘l'l’do Art Direction & Visual Benchmark Understand and apply the art direction of the project, communicate the artistic vision and style guide to the local team. Ensure consistency of visual identity across all art production. Team Leadership Lead and mentor local concept design and visual effects team, fostering creativity and collaboration, and development of strong artistic skills. Provide constructive feedback and coaching to strength art team core competency to improve artistic quality and production efficiency. Production Oversight Establish artistic benchmarks and references for asset production. Conduct quality reviews of art team to ensures unified and high-quality standards delivery. Collaborate with animation, technical team to align art with gameplay and technical constraints. Innovation & Standards Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate new technologies to enhance production quality and efficiency. Set best practices and sustainable solutions for anticipated artistic and technical challenges. Communication Act as the primary voice of the art team in major production meetings. Maintain transparent progress reporting to stakeholders. Qualifications Qualifications Extensive experience in game art production, including at least 2 years in a lead or director role. Strong understanding of 3D art pipelines, technical constraints, and game engines. Proficiency in 2D and 3D software tools and asset creation processes. Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. Deep knowledge of visual trends and industry-standard tools. Passion for video game art and market awareness. Additional Information 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. Contract: Fixed Term Work flexibility: Office-based

Responsibilities

The Art Director is responsible for shaping and maintaining the visual identity of the game, ensuring all artistic elements meet quality standards. They lead and mentor the art team, establish benchmarks, and collaborate with other disciplines to enhance production quality.