Retainer Concept Artist (6 months contract)

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 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. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Overview 

The artist will work with the fellow senior artists, crafting art assets which help drive the visual identity of the game. Art tasks will range from sketches/ storyboards and other proof-of-concept assignments to final in-game and marketing artwork. 

In this role, you will 

• Provide creative concept design solutions and visual development, ranging from quick sketches and proof-of-concept storyboards to final art that will be used in the game and marketing 

• Create art assets that adhere to the game art style 

• Communicate closely with seniors and collaborate closely with other function stakeholders, staying aware of and maintaining schedules and production needs 

• Develop art and other required skills further 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Proven aesthetic and design-oriented skills with relevant education background. 

• Industry experience in an agency setting, entertainment design or other interactive media 
  Proficient in industry standard art & illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and other design related software. 

• Demonstrated capacity to conceptualize ideas through visual development from rough thumbnails to polished final deliverables, and an understanding of translating these ideas with performance constraints 

• Understanding of mood, lighting, form, shape and silhouette regarding composition 
  Demonstrated capacity to adapt and work within different art styles 

• Organizational skills with a capacity to work on multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines and expectations in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proactively improving skills by keeping aware of industry techniques and learning new software packages capacity to receive and give constructive feedback 

• Knowledge of 3D software’s is a plus.

• International collaboration game projects & AAA IP’s.
• Access to cutting-edge hardware.
• Experience using hottest internally developed game engines.
• Proficient and fun-to-work-with colleagues
• Knowledge of at least 1 Scripting Language.
•  Knowledge of Test-driven development