Prop Artist (FTC) [Rainbow Six]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global game developer in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Prop Artist to create immersive 3D assets for popular game franchises. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio, experience with industry-standard modeling tools, and a collaborative spirit. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Generous relocation support

Paid volunteering days

Free games and activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about modelling 3D assets that bring immersive worlds to life.
• Strong communication skills, effective collaboration.
• Portfolio demonstrating a passion for 3D asset creation.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 3D props for the game world.
• Maintain visual consistency across asset types.
• Participate in peer review sessions and feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of substance packages (such as Painter, Designer)

Attention to detail in prop and texture creation

Good working knowledge of industry-leading 3D modelling packages (such as Blender, 3DS Max, Zbrush)

Experience working under technical constraints

Exposure to game engines and production pipelines

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 us create the unknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered.

Please note: Our application page is going through temporary maintenance. For ease of assessment, please can you provide a short summary in your application about:

• Rights to Work in the UK, including visa status (if applicable)
• Your ability to meet our hybrid working requirement of 3 days per week in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, including relocation/commute (if applicable)

As a Prop Artist, you are passionate about modelling 3D assets that bring immersive worlds to life. You have the ability to maintain visual consistency across repeated asset types, ensuring high-quality execution and fidelity throughout the game world of the Rainbow Six brand. Creative and self-sufficient, you’ll produce concepts quickly and efficiently, combining hard-surface design expertise with organic elements.

You take pride in being detail-oriented and committed to mastering your craft. With strong communication skills, you collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality props and texture work. Passionate about your discipline, you thrive on in-depth research and actively engage in peer review sessions both giving and receiving constructive feedback, to continually elevate the quality and consistency of your work.

For you, it’s about contributing to something established and renowned - a project that excites you, offers meaningful collaboration, and connects you with global teams. You understand the value of clear communication and teamwork, and as our next Prop Artist, you'll relish the opportunity to learn from respected peers and see your work make a tangible impact on the bigger picture.

What you'll bring

At Ubisoft, we aim to be a destination of choice for the best talent. We want people like you, who will be instrumental in driving our studios to success.

• Knowledge of substance packages (such as Painter, Designer).
• A portfolio that demonstrates a passion for 3D asset creation.
• Good working knowledge of industry-leading 3D modelling packages (such as Blender, 3DS Max, Zbrush).
• Attention to detail in prop and texture creation.
• Experience working under technical constraints (such as limited poly budgets, texture resolution).
• Exposure to game engines and production pipelines.

Joining Ubisoft, you’ll be part of an inclusive global brand. With us, you will build upon your ongoing success and place your stamp on the production of our games and the development of our people. You’ll have the prestige of developing and producing exciting world-class AAA games and help showcase our studio as a market leader within our industry.

With us, you will find your future in one of the strongest knowledge bases in the games industry coupled with brilliant opportunities for career progression on a critically acclaimed brand portfolio.

Whatwe'll provide

We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and wellbeing and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging, which is why we've embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on-site for an average of 3 days per week, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals.

• Everything you need to keep your life in balance - hybrid working, flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well-being allowance, and more
• Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development
• Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days
• Fun and entertainment - with free games, activities, and celebrations
• Generous relocation support - should you need it

Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health, as well as support their team members.

Ready to Apply?

We aim to build the world’s most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear about you and your background.

Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy:

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