Lead Technical Artist

Responsibilities

• Act as a reference for the team in all things related to Technical Art and provide solutions to complex issues
• Optimize content to improve memory usage and performance
• Contribute to asset development and rendering (models, animations, textures) when needed
• Plan, prioritize, and set inspiring goals for your team throughout the year
• Provide your team with clear expectations and hold them accountable for key results
• Offer continuous and constructive feedback on team members’ performance and development
• Communicate with impact and encourage open dialogue within the team
• Stay up to date with current and future graphic software and hardware trends
• Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps tailored to the specific needs of the project
• Maintain a balance between the project's creative vision and technical constraints
• Identify potential risks and report them to upper management

Requirements

• Solid experience as a Technical Artist, ideally on AAA or AA productions
• Experience with world-building topics such as level art, lighting, props, or landscapes
• Strong technical skills in performance, optimization, and workflow
• Proficiency in at least one 3D modeling software (Blender, 3DS Max, Substance Designer, Maya, etc.)
• Solid scripting skills in Maxscript, Python, or similar
• Significant experience with a game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines)
• Comprehensive understanding of realistic art workflows and pipelines
• Proficiency in English for international collaboration

About the Company

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.