Team Lead - 3D Environment Art (Rainbow Six Siege)

Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Team Lead for 3D Environment Art to guide the Modeling and Texture team and deliver environment assets for Rainbow Six Siege map production.

You will oversee asset creation, ensure quality and production timelines, and collaborate with level art, art direction, production and technical teams. Experience in shipped titles and understanding pipelines are essential; familiarity with Rainbow Six Siege is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in video game environment art, including modeling and texturing.
• Experience guiding or coordinating artists in game development.
• Participation in a shipped game or equivalent production experience.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and content workflows.
• Ability to organize work and balance priorities with team development needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop the Modeling and Texture team, including participation in hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Hold one-on-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews, and identify artists’ development opportunities
• Plan and balance the team’s workload, capacity, priorities, and delivery commitments
• Track tasks, bugs, and production progress in Jira, and keep the backlog and stakeholders up to date on delivery status and risks
• Set and track asset and texture production plans with the level art lead to meet map production needs
• Support artists in ensuring assets and textures meet the project's artistic, technical, and production requirements
• Review models and textures, give constructive feedback, and check visual consistency, optimization, and integration requirements
• Oversee modeling, texturing, and polish through final delivery while meeting schedules and technical budgets
• Coordinate with level art, art direction, production, and technical teams on asset needs, dependencies, and production challenges
• Improve workflows and production practices through knowledge sharing, reusable assets, and solutions to pipeline issues

Skills

Video game environment art

Mentoring teammates

Team coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Job description

Team Lead - 3D Environment Art (Rainbow Six Siege)

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 3D Environment Art Team Lead at Ubisoft Montréal, you’ll guide the Modeling and Texture team and deliver the environment assets needed for Rainbow Six Siege map production. You’ll be accountable for the quality, progress, and reliability of the team’s work.

What you’ll do

• Guide and develop the Modeling and Texture team, including participation in hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Hold one-on-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews, and identify artists’ development opportunities
• Plan and balance the team’s workload, capacity, priorities, and delivery commitments
• Track tasks, bugs, and production progress in Jira, and keep the backlog and stakeholders up to date on delivery status and risks
• Set and track asset and texture production plans with the level art lead to meet map production needs
• Support artists in ensuring assets and textures meet the project's artistic, technical, and production requirements
• Review models and textures, give constructive feedback, and check visual consistency, optimization, and integration requirements
• Oversee modeling, texturing, and polish through final delivery while meeting schedules and technical budgets
• Coordinate with level art, art direction, production, and technical teams on asset needs, dependencies, and production challenges
• Improve workflows and production practices through knowledge sharing, reusable assets, and solutions to pipeline issues

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team

• Experience in video game environment art, including modeling, texturing, or asset production
• Experience guiding, mentoring, or coordinating artists in game development
• Participation in a shipped game or equivalent production experience
• Understanding of game development pipelines and content creation workflows
• Ability to organize work and balance priorities with team development needs
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills and experience with tracking or collaboration tools such as Jira, Perforce, or equivalent tools
• Experience on a triple-A live game and knowledge of Rainbow Six Siege are assets

I am not familiar with the video game industry. Would I fit into Ubisoft?

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You’ll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.