Lead Technical Artist

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference for the team on all Technical Art subjects and provide solutions to complex problems
• Optimize content to improve memory usage and performance
• Contribute to asset and rendering development (models, animations, textures) when necessary
• Plan, prioritize, and define inspiring objectives for the team throughout the year
• Provide clear expectations and monitor key results for team members
• Offer continuous and constructive feedback on performance and development
• Stay informed of current and future trends in graphics software, hardware, and methodologies
• Contribute to the development of technological roadmaps tailored to project needs
• Maintain a balance between the creative vision of the project and technical constraints
• Identify and report potential risks to management

Requirements

• Solid experience as a Technical Artist, ideally on AAA or AA productions, preferably on a multiplayer shooter
• Experience in world-building aspects such as level art, lighting, props, level design, environments, water, etc.
• Excellent technical skills in performance, optimization, and workflow
• Mastery of at least one 3D modeling software (Blender, 3DS Max, Substance Designer, Maya, etc.)
• Strong scripting skills (Maxscript, Python, etc.); experience with node-based visual scripting is a plus
• Significant experience with a game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity, proprietary engine, etc.)
• Strong understanding of realistic artistic workflows and pipelines
• Proficiency in English for working in an international environment

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams located all over the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six. Ubisoft Annecy has contributed to many successful blockbusters and is located in the beautiful region between lakes and mountains in France.