Technical Art Director [Far Cry Project]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Art Director for an exciting project. This role involves guiding the development team with expert insights, balancing creativity with technical feasibility. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure the vision is realized while navigating challenges with a strategic mindset. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences and enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that promotes career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Meaningful benefits focused on well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in art, technical art, programming, or related fields.
• Leadership experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to develop the overall vision.
• Assess risks and design custom solutions for art pipelines.

Skills

Technical Art Direction

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Art, Technical Art, or Programming

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Job description

Technical Art Director [Far Cry Project]

• Full-time
• Contract: Permanent
• Flexible Working Organization: Hybrid

As a Technical Art Director at Ubi MTL, you possess a comprehensive understanding of our technology capabilities, limitations, and potential. You are responsible for providing expert insights, tools, and support to guide the development of our game and its team towards success.

You collaborate with other directors early in the process to discuss intentions before making commitments. Your role involves considering measurable factors such as rendering, performance, and memory, as well as intangible factors like timing and momentum. You analyze facts realistically and establish actionable plans to translate ideas into practical implementations.

Despite daily development challenges, you maintain focus on the big picture. As a strategic thinker and tactical planner, you balance short-term priorities with long-term goals, always considering the future impact of your decisions.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with core team members to develop the overall vision and assess technical feasibility.
• Identify and analyze risks related to engine, data, features, etc.
• Assess existing tools and design custom solutions to support art pipelines and workflows, sustaining the vision.
• Meet with technical artists and assistant technical art directors to share information, enforce standards, set benchmarks, and provide feedback.
• Resolve complex, escalated issues and approve technical specifications.
• Prepare post-mortems and recommend improvements for creating and integrating graphic data.
• Stay informed about technological advancements and market trends to define best practices and share them across studios and the industry.
• Participate in recruitment to build and grow the technical art team.

What you bring

• Experience in art, technical art, programming, or related fields, along with leadership experience.
• Familiarity with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira) and version control systems (e.g., Perforce).
• An innovative, collaborative, empathetic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, curiosity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

What to send us

• Your CV highlighting education, experience, skills, and shipped titles.
• Samples of your work or relevant supporting documentation.

Note: If you require a work permit, eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant experience, as per government requirements.

About us

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members across more than 30 countries are dedicated to enriching players’ lives through original gaming experiences. Our franchises include Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and more.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive and express themselves.

Joining Ubi MTL means working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth, learning, and meaningful benefits focused on well-being.

If you’re excited to tackle game-changing challenges, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and push entertainment boundaries, we invite you to join us and create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.