Characters Team Lead [For Honor]

Ubisoft; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Characters Team Lead, where you'll inspire and guide a talented team of character modellers. This role blends artistic vision with technical expertise, ensuring the creation of captivating characters that resonate with players. You'll collaborate closely with other art leads to shape the game's vision while fostering a supportive environment that encourages creativity and growth. With a focus on mentorship and quality, you'll play a crucial role in delivering memorable gaming experiences. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of entertainment and thrive in a collaborative space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Learning and development programs

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative workspace

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in modelling, texturing, and leadership.
• Excellent mentorship and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and game limitations.

Responsibilities

• Guide character modellers in creating high-quality character art.
• Coordinate team meetings to discuss progress and assign tasks.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to ensure quality visual style.

Skills

Modelling

Texturing

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art or related field

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Substance Painter

Marvelous Designer

ZBrush

Photoshop

Jira

Job description

Job Description

As a Characters Team Lead at Ubi MTL, you'll guide the creation of the characters players will interact and connect with. You’ll oversee and support a talented team of character modellers in transforming concept designs into the defining people, creatures, and animals that live within our worlds.

You’re a well-rounded team ambassador: an expert communicator, collaboration encourager, and not to mention a skilled artist. You understand the character creation process along with its (at times, many) technical and artistic constraints. You’re able to step in to coach your team, find solutions to setbacks, and deliver feedback with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with other art leads and the art director to discuss and develop the game vision.
• Coordinate and motivate character modellers as they develop and polish their character art throughout the 3D pipeline.
• Organize and run regular team meetings to assign tasks, establish priorities, discuss progress, etc.
• Balance artistic aspects with technical constraints, maintaining quality and performance standards (poly count, memory, etc.).
• Review integrated work, ensuring it’s aligned with the artistic direction and can animate well.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to develop a consistent, quality visual style.
• Stay up to date on best practices to keep up with the industry.
• Participate in recruitment to build and grow your character modelling team.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Experience in modelling, texturing, and leadership
• Knowledge of 2D art tools (e.g. Photoshop) and 3D software (3DS Max, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and ZBrush) *
• Solid understanding of topology, materials, textures, proportion, and anatomy + animation and game limitations
• Excellent mentorship, communication, organization, time management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Flexibility and a whole lot of resourcefulness
• A highly collaborative, creative, and empathetic spirit
• A super sharp, trained eye for detail

* Knowledge of project management software (e.g. Jira), 3D scanning, and optimization techniques = very nice to have

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills, and any games shipped
• A portfolio of your best 3D work (attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

Additional Information

About Us

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: 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.

When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.