Artistic Director

1 month ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Ubisoft Entertainment Full time
Artistic Director Job Description

As an Artistic Director at Ubisoft MTL, you will be responsible for the quality and content of graphic and audiovisual productions. Your role will be to ensure that the elements produced are aligned with the game's vision and to propose creative and innovative ideas and concepts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop graphic or audiovisual concepts based on the client's brief, including synopsis, mood boards, and sketches.
  • Define the artistic style of the graphic or audiovisual mandate, inspired by the game's artistic direction, including reference films, competing games, and design documents.
  • Communicate the artistic vision through the visual identity, ensuring consistency across all elements.
  • Create lit and original concepts that support the game's positioning with various project teams.
  • Communicate expectations to the production team assigned to the mandate, ensuring the quality and content of ambiances, sets, characters, narration, etc.
  • Follow up and validate the team's finished work to ensure it meets the initial brief and the game's vision, and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborate directly with the project director and artists to achieve the desired artistic direction.
  • Produce documents such as GAP (Game Artistic Personality), brief, and style guide.
Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in UI, visual design, branding, or art direction, preferably in the video game industry.
  • A degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Multimedia, or equivalent.
  • Understanding of art fundamentals and artistic culture.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and 3D software (e.g. 3DS Max).
  • Ability to give constructive feedback and convey an artistic direction.
  • Highly creative, collaborative, and innovative spirit.
  • Open-mindedness and receptiveness to new ideas and fresh perspectives.
  • Solid interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Effective cross-departmental communication.
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

To apply, please send your CV, highlighting your experience, education, and skills, along with a portfolio of your best work (attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio).

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