Senior VFX Artist: Real-Time Visuals & Mentorship (Hybrid)

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to take the lead in mentoring the VFX team and delivering visually stunning effects. You will create impactful, real-time visual effects to enhance gameplay and immerse players. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in simulation software, strong 2D and 3D skills, and experience with game engines like Unity. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Creative and innovative environment

Opportunity to work on popular game franchises

Qualifications

• Proficiency in simulation software such as Embergen or Houdini.
• Skilled in 2D art tools like Photoshop and 3D software such as Maya or 3DS Max.
• Experience working with game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Solid understanding of vector mathematics and core art principles.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and review the work of the VFX team.
• Collaborate to understand the creative vision and set visual effect priorities.
• Create realistic environmental, gameplay, and cinematic effects.
• Partner with programmers and technical artists to develop tools.
• Integrate VFX assets into the game engine.

Skills

Proficiency in simulation software

Skilled in 2D art tools

Experience with game engines

Solid understanding of core art principles

Strong attention to detail

Leadership skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of shader writing

Tools

Embergen

Houdini

Photoshop

Maya

3DS Max

Unity

Unreal

Job description

A leading gaming company in Montreal is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to take the lead in mentoring the VFX team and delivering visually stunning effects. You will create impactful, real-time visual effects to enhance gameplay and immerse players. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in simulation software, strong 2D and 3D skills, and experience with game engines like Unity. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. This position offers a hybrid work model.