Senior Lighting Artist - Junction Cinematics [1 year Contract]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking an experienced Senior Lighting Artist to join their Cinematics team in Toronto. This role involves crafting immersive lighting for in-game cinematics, collaborating closely with various teams to create the desired mood and atmosphere. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience and proficiency in tools like Houdini and Maya, as well as strong understanding of cinematic concepts. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing remote work with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the industry required.
• Understanding of composition and color theory is essential.
• Portfolio showcasing best lighting work is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Cinematic Director and maintain visual style.
• Bring artistic vision to life through effective execution.
• Utilize game engine tools for high-quality results.
• Plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

6+ years of experience in Game Development or Film/Visual Effects (VFX) production

Strong understanding of cinematic concepts

Proficiency with tools like Houdini, Maya, 3DS MAX, or Blender

Experience with Ray and Path tracing render engines

Solid expertise in working within technical and artistic constraints

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects

Familiarity with project tracking tools

Tools

Houdini

Maya

3DS MAX

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Jira

ShotGrid/Flow

Perforce

Job description

Senior Lighting Artist - Junction Cinematics [1 year Contract]

• Full-time
• Contract: Fixed Term
• Work flexibility: Hybrid

As a Senior Lighting Artist at Ubi Toronto, you will play a key role on our Cinematics team, crafting immersive lighting for in-game cinematics. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create mood and atmosphere that align with the artistic direction of the game.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the Cinematic Director and Lighting to and maintain the visual style and lighting quality.
• Bring the artistic vision to life by executing the specific artistic direction shared by key stakeholders.
• Utilize game engine tools to achieve consistently high-quality results while balancing artistic and technical constraints.
• Serve as a reference for your team on both artistic and technical elements.
• Innovate and implement more efficient workflows and processes.
• Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and developers to ensure smooth resource production.
• Plan, estimate, and prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate and validate creative direction with stakeholders, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Optimize work to maintain a balance between quality and performance.
• Share best practices, production pipelines, and workflows with the team.

What you bring to the team

• 6+ years of experience in Game Development or Film/Visual Effects (VFX) production.
• Strong understanding of cinematic concepts, such as composition and color theory.
• Proficiency with tools like Houdini, Maya, 3DS MAX, or Blender, and experience with Ray and Path tracing render engines (Arnold, Vray, Redshift, Cycles).
• Solid expertise in working within technical and artistic constraints in both realtime game engines and pre-rendered mediums.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.
• Familiarity with project tracking (Jira, ShotGrid/Flow) and data management tools (e.g., Perforce).
• Awareness of AAA production constraints and game development processes.

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and relevant skills.
• A portfolio showcasing your best lighting work (attach images or provide a link to your personal website or online portfolio).

About us

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!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.