Texture Artist [Splinter Cell]

Yelzkizi; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Texture Artist to join their team in creating immersive worlds. In this role, you will craft and apply textures that enhance the depth and realism of characters, objects, and environments within a beloved game franchise. Collaborating closely with the art team and tech counterparts, you will develop new workflows and improve existing tools to elevate art quality and team efficiency. If you have a keen eye for detail and a drive for artistic excellence, this opportunity to work on next-generation visuals is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where creativity thrives and your contributions will shape memorable gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of experience in texture creation or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling packages and advanced software tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the art team to achieve artistic vision and texture goals.
• Create materials and textures from references and maintain a texture library.

Skills

Texture creation

3D modeling (3ds Max, Maya)

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

Adobe Photoshop

Zbrush

Photogrammetry

Art fundamentals

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant industry experience

Tools

3ds Max

Maya

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

Adobe Photoshop

Zbrush

Job description

toronto.ubisoft.com

Job Description

We’re working on a Splinter Cell remake, assembling a team with passion, drive and respect for the trifocal goggles. This is an opportunity to be part of a treasured franchise, rebuilt on Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine to deliver next-generation visuals and modernized stealth gameplay, while preserving what's at the heart of the Splinter Cell experience.

On being a Texture Artist at Ubisoft Toronto, as a Texture Artist at UbiTO, you will participate in making an immersive world come alive by creating and applying textures that give depth and dimension to everything within it.

With a mix of observation, skill, and imagination, add the details that define characters, objects, and environments. Take inspiration from reality to build believable materials and adapt to new tools to push them to their full potential. You freely choose the methods that work best for you to create a finished look that fits the feel of the game and makes it memorable.

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the art team to grasp the game’s artistic vision and set material and texture goals and priorities;
• Work closely with Tools, Engine, and Tech Art counterparts to develop new workflows and improve upon existing tools and technologies, to improve art quality and team efficiency;
• Create materials and textures from references, scans, and from scratch, build and maintain a texture library;
• Be responsible for the quality and efficiency of material and texture content generated by their team;
• Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints;
• Proactively help to troubleshoot problematic content;
• Document and share your knowledge and best practices;

Skills & Requirements

What it takes to make it

• Around 3 years of industry experience in texture creation (or relevant experience);
• Knowledge of 3D modeling packages such as 3ds Max, Maya or others;
• Advanced knowledge of Substance Designer and Painter, Adobe Photoshop, and Zbrush with Photogrammetry knowledge being an asset;
• A solid understanding of art fundamentals (lighting, composition, proportion, colour theory, etc.), physically based rendering (PBR), and game constraints;
• Self-motivated, independent, and excellent attention to detail and communication.

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

How to Apply

Follow this link to apply: https://smrtr.io/cgbzV

Remote work environment.

About the Company

Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to 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. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.