What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lighting Artist position at Ubisoft?
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7Toronto, Ontario
Location of position : Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
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.
Our Studio
Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented developers from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft's biggest brands : Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
Most recently, we launched Far Cry 6 , the most ambitious Far Cry game to date, featuring the talented Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo. Our studio has also led the development of the newest game in the Watch Dogs franchise - Watch Dogs : Legion (2020), a stand out for its tech and design work, play as anyone gameplay in an open world, and rich and detailed rendition of a future London. Starlink : Battle for Atlas (2018) was Ubisoft Toronto's first new IP, using technology that seamlessly blended physical and digital gameplay.Splinter Cell Blacklist was the first title released by Ubisoft Toronto in 2013. We have an exciting roadmap of projects for the future and can't wait to share more details.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better - embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Lighting Artist, you will work within our multi-discipline art team to light the game world as well as create mood and atmosphere that is in keeping with the Art direction of the game. You will be expected to master the engine and tools in order to maintain a consistently high quality level while ensuring artistic and technical constraints are respected.
What you'll do
Work with the Artistic Director and Art Leads to develop the visual style and validate the quality of the lighting.Define workflows and create visual benchmarks.Get familiar with the visual references so as to respect the artistic direction of the project and be able to make suggestions regarding atmosphere and lighting.Design lighting systems that will support both visual style and gameplay.Verify the quality of the lighting in game and make any necessary changes.Correct the lighting bugs entered by testers to eliminate anomalies.Maintain a consistently high quality level while ensuring artistic and technical constraints are respected.Provide feedback on developing lighting pipelines and tools.Track and report progress regularly.QUALIFICATIONS
What you have
Experience lighting for games, film, or TV.Strong understanding of art fundamentals and design including composition and colour theory.Solid technical knowledge of how to create run time lighting in game engines.Ability to work as part of a team.Enthusiasm to collaborate successfully with different teams and studios.Good communication skills and ability to accept critique and adapt to change.High level of creativity, autonomy, and initiative.Detail-oriented.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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What You'll Get
We Offer :
A hybrid, flexible work modelSix weeks of vacationAn enhanced parental leave programComprehensive Total Rewards Package :
Disability InsuranceDental InsuranceExtended medical insurance(Optional) RRSP contributionRelocation AssistanceBonus (If Applicable)
Life at Ubisoft
At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.
When you're a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. You'll have opportunities to be challenged, learn and grow in your role. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible within game development while working with Ubisoft's most powerful technologies - from game engines to performance capture and more. Annual performance reviews and salary increases will help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer hybrid remote work options, six weeks of vacation for all employees, an enhanced parental leave program, a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development.
We celebrate the big and small moments together - with virtual events, get togethers, giveaways and more. In addition to our "right to disconnect" philosophy, the studio offers a variety of health and wellness initiatives including yoga, an on-site gym, flexible work hours, and other programs to create a better, sustainable work environment for our teams.
We encourage you to read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct's principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.
Join Us!
At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio's biggest strength. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team and embodies our core values - trust, integrity, excellence and care.
We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQIA .
If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?
Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
