VFX Artist (Splinter Cell Remake)

Ubisoft Entertainment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Toronto is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to create real-time effects that enhance gameplay and immersion for high-profile titles. You will craft environmental and cinematic visuals, collaborating with production teams to bring scripted moments to life and ensure performance across the game pipeline.

The role requires strong experience with AAA games, proficiency in Snowdrop or Unreal Engine, and a solid toolkit including Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, Maya, 3DS Max, and Houdini.

Qualifications

• Experience creating VFX for games with at least two shipped AAA titles.
• Experience with the Snowdrop engine or another real-time game engine such as Unreal Engine.
• Experience creating VFX for scripted events is an asset.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, Maya or 3DS Max; Houdini knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align with the creative vision and set VFX priorities.
• Create real-time textures and particle effects for gameplay and scripted sequences.
• Produce VFX such as smoke, explosions, and immersive in-game effects.
• Integrate VFX for scripted events within the game experience.
• Build environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures.
• Integrate VFX into the game engine and collaborate with programming to develop tools.
• Refine and optimize effects based on playtests and cross-functional feedback.
• Work within technical constraints to deliver performant visuals.
• Collaborate effectively with production teams and manage tasks with ownership.

Skills

VFX for games

AAA titles

Collaborative mindset

Shader optimization

Procedural generation

Tools

Snowdrop engine

Unreal Engine

Photoshop

After Effects

Nuke

Maya

3DS Max

Houdini

Job description

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!

As a VFX Artist at Ubisoft Toronto, you will create real-time special effects that enhance gameplay and deepen player immersion. More specifically, in this role, you will help craft impactful environmental and cinematic effects for the Splinter Cell team, collaborating with production teams to bring scripted events to life and create memorable gameplay moments.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand the overall creative vision and establish visual effect priorities
• Create real-time textures and particle effects for gameplay and scripted sequences
• Produce visual effects such as smoke, explosions, and other immersive in-game effects
• Create and integrate VFX for scripted events within the game experience
• Build environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures
• Integrate VFX into the game engine
• Partner with the programming team to identify needs and develop tools
• Refine and optimize effects based on playtest results and feedback from cross-functional teams
• Work within technical constraints to deliver visually appealing and performant effects
• Collaborate effectively with production teams while managing tasks with a high level of ownership

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Relevant experience creating VFX for video games with at least two shipped AAA titles
• Experience with the Snowdrop engine or another real-time game engine such as Unreal Engine
• Experience creating VFX for scripted events is an asset
• Experience with 2D art tools such as Photoshop, After Effects or Nuke, and 3D software such as Maya or 3DS Max
• Knowledge of procedural generation software such as Houdini and experience creating and optimizing shaders, considered an asset
• Strong organization, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is not intended to build a candidate pool for future opportunities. The final base salary offered will be determined within the compensation standards, following the interview process and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, location, and internal equity considerations. In addition to yearly base salary, total compensation may include other elements such as variable pay or benefits, where applicable.