Summary of the VFX Artist (Splinter Cell Remake) job at Ubisoft
Ubisoft is hiring a VFX Artist (Splinter Cell Remake). Based in Toronto, Canada. Working arrangement: On-site.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft est une référence mondiale du jeu vidéo, avec des équipes réparties aux quatre coins du monde qui créent des expériences de jeu originales et mémorables, de Assassin’s Creed à Rainbow Six en passant par Just Dance et bien d’autres encore. Nous croyons que la diversité des points de vue fait progresser à la fois les joueurs et les équipes. Si vous êtes passionné·e par l’innovation et que vous souhaitez repousser les limites du divertissement, rejoignez notre aventure et aidez-nous à créer l’inconnu ! Studio pionnier d’Ubisoft, le studio de Paris est à l’origine des premiers succès de l’éditeur suite à sa création en 1992. Il est aujourd’hui à la tête de licences incontournables comme Just Dance, Ghost Recon ou Mario + The Lapins Crétins. Ubisoft Paris s’est également construit une solide réputation comme partenaire de choix dans les collaborations inter-studios comme Watch Dogs, Skull & Bones, Beyond Good & Evil 2 ou encore Star Wars. Fort de cette expérience, le studio continue d’aller plus loin en termes de créativité en travaillant sur des projets très prometteurs encore non-annoncés. Regroupant 750 talents de 35 nationalités, Ubisoft Paris est aujourd’hui le plus grand studio de France et l’un des plus expérimentés de l’industrie. Les jeunes talents peuvent bénéficier de la présence importante de profils seniors, dans les métiers créatifs, techniques ou artistiques. Chacun·e reste animé·e par la même passion : repousser les limites du possible et proposer de nouvelles expériences à nos joueurs et joueuses. Prêt·es à rallier l’aventure ? Rejoignez-nous au Studio de Paris !
VFX Artist (Splinter Cell Remake) job description
Company Description
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. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!
Job Description
As a VFX Artist at Ubisoft Toronto, you will create real-time special effects that enhance gameplay and deepen player immersion. More specifically, in this role, you will help craft impactful environmental and cinematic effects for the Splinter Cell team, collaborating with production teams to bring scripted events to life and create memorable gameplay moments.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with the leadership team to understand the overall creative vision and establish visual effect priorities
- Create real-time textures and particle effects for gameplay and scripted sequences
- Produce visual effects such as smoke, explosions, and other immersive in-game effects
- Create and integrate VFX for scripted events within the game experience
- Build environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures
- Integrate VFX into the game engine
- Partner with the programming team to identify needs and develop tools
- Refine and optimize effects based on playtest results and feedback from cross-functional teams
- Work within technical constraints to deliver visually appealing and performant effects
- Collaborate effectively with production teams while managing tasks with a high level of ownership
Qualifications
What you bring to the team
- Relevant experience creating VFX for video games with at least two shipped AAA titles
- Experience with the Snowdrop engine or another real-time game engine such as Unreal Engine
- Experience creating VFX for scripted events is an asset
- Experience with 2D art tools such as Photoshop, After Effects or Nuke, and 3D software such as Maya or 3DS Max
- Knowledge of procedural generation software such as Houdini and experience creating and optimizing shaders, considered an asset
- Strong organization, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset
What to send our way
- Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
- Portfolio or project links showcasing your process and best work
Additional Information
This posting is for an existing vacancy and is not intended to build a candidate pool for future opportunities. The final base salary offered will be determined within the compensation standards, following the interview process and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, location, and internal equity considerations. In addition to yearly base salary, total compensation may include other elements such as variable pay or benefits, where applicable.
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