Visionary Technical Art Director

7 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Mediabistro Full time
Job Summary
Ubisoft's 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players' lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.

We're seeking an experienced Visionary Technical Art Director to lead our UI team in Montreal. This role will focus on developing the overall vision, technical feasibility, and art pipelines for our games. As a strategic thinker and tactical planner, you'll balance short-term priorities with long-term goals, ensuring the future impacts of your choices are always considered.

About the Role
As a key member of our core team, you'll collaborate with other directors to develop the overall vision and determine technical feasibility. You'll identify and analyze risks, assess existing tools, design custom ones when necessary, and meet with technical artists to share information and updates. Additionally, you'll resolve complex issues, approve technical specifications, and participate in recruitment to build the technical art team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with directors to develop the overall vision and determine technical feasibility.
  • Identify and analyze risks, including engine, data, features, and others.
  • Assess existing tools and design custom ones when necessary to support art pipelines and workflows.
  • Meet with technical artists to share information and updates, enforce standards, set benchmarks, give feedback, and more.
  • Resolve complex issues and approve technical specifications.
  • Participate in recruitment to build the technical art team and foster their growth.

What We Offer
We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centered on well-being. Our team is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. With a salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

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