Technical Artist

Company Name: Ubisoft
Location: Canada
Posted by:

Selena Landon

Selena Landon

HR Manager - Ubisoft Halifax

Job Title: Technical Artist

Country: Canada

Location: Halifax

Last Updated: Oct 2019

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000

Job Description

Ubisoft Halifax Mobile has two in-house games;  Assassins Creed Rebellion which is live, and an undisclosed new game in production.  We will need two Technical Artists to work with our current and future games to bring them to life.  The Technical Artist will collaborate with the art and programming departments to reduce bottlenecks in art pipelines. You will work between Art and Code identifying areas for increased efficiency, creating effective workflow, and scripting tools for artists.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient, elegant and cost effective solutions to technical problems within the production pipeline
• Collaborate with Production Leads and Directors to efficiently complete all assigned tasks
• Refine, Improve and develop pipelines/tools/scripts based on feedback from all departments within the production team
• Create tools, plugins and processes for DCC packages and game engines
• Research and propose applicable new technologies to be used within the asset creation pipeline
• Work with members of the production team to create and transfer 3D assets into the game engine within predefined deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent working practices for managing and creating assets in order to share knowledge on best practices across the production team
• Create Artist and Designer friendly tools to significantly increase productivity and efficiency of daily workflows
• Create clear and easy to read documentation for any tools, scripts, methods or processes that have been implemented
• Prioritize and solve complex problems through distilling them into tangible 'core issues' in order to action effective solutions
• Work effectively within a fast paced dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Shipped one AAA Title while working within a technical role and/or 5+ years of applicable experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualification(s) in a technical vocation and/or a preferred 3D application
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to demonstrate the solution across interdisciplinary teams
• Expert Knowledge of a DCC, preferably 3ds Max or Maya
• Experience with Maxscript, C#, Python and version control (preferably Perforce)
• Working knowledge of the Unity game engine.
• Demonstrates a passion for learning and innovation

 

What can we offer you!

• Competitive salary scale

. Share ownership 

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision care.

• Flexible Work Hours to provide a healthy work/life balance

• Summer months bring ‘Summer Fridays’

• Additional paid time off over the Christmas holidays

• Affordable Gym membership

Company Description 

Ubisoft Halifax is an exclusively Mobile studio, with our focus on originality and functionality. Creating new projects and developing Flagship Ubisoft IP’s. Our position on the tip of the East Coast is strategic in terms of studio efficiency (closest to European and American Time zones), and creativity (biggest game hub east of Montreal).

City Description

Halifax is to Canada, what Boston is to the States; a founding City full of forts, historic building and award winning modern architecture. Being a city with three University’s, Halifax boasts tons of nightlife, world class restaurants, and for the outdoors types; unparalleled yet affordable outdoor adventures.

Studio Description

We are located in the Heart of the City in the historic and iconic Keiths Brewery Market overlooking the waterfront. Come summer we work a little more each day so we can take Friday afternoon's off, allowing us to soak up the sun as we stroll the boardwalk and have a beer at one of the many cafes lining the iconic Halifax Harbour. We strive to make sure our employees have a good life and work balance, and are able to enjoy everything this province has to offer. 

 

To Apply

Please submit the following Ubisoft website/Careers

Twitter : http://twitter.com/ubisoft

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/UbisoftHalifax/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Vqb9kjiqY

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  ProductionArt/CreativeInformation Technology

• Industries

  Computer GamesWirelessOnline Media