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Company Description

Ubisoft is a global reference in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives advances both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Position Description

As Art Director, Visual Design at Ubisoft Montreal, you will be responsible for the artistic direction of the game’s 2D graphic elements. You will ensure visual quality, artistic consistency, and the clear communication of the game’s vision, working closely with the graphics, user interface teams, and the overall art direction.

The Art Director, Visual Design role is key to ensuring a strong and aligned visual identity throughout development.

What You’ll Do

• Define and champion the game’s 2D artistic vision, ensuring alignment with overall art direction
• Create and approve original visual concepts based on creative briefs, mood boards, references, and sketches
• Supervise the visual signature of the user interface, including menus, navigation, HUD, and visual feedback
• Clearly communicate artistic intentions through references, direction documents, and visual presentations
• Coordinate and guide the team to guarantee quality, consistency, and adherence to the artistic vision
• Collaborate closely with production, artists, and development teams throughout the project
• Provide constructive and precise feedback on visual deliverables and suggest improvements
• Ensure the game’s visual identity remains consistent at each stage of development

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven ability to define, defend, and articulate a clear artistic direction
• Excellent visual and artistic culture, including graphic design and motion graphics
• Solid experience in 2D visual design for interactive or audiovisual projects
• Ease in collaborating with and mentoring multidisciplinary creative teams
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite
• Good knowledge of game engines, notably Unreal Engine
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in parallel
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written
• Understanding of user experience principles as applied to game interfaces

Application Requirements

• Your resume highlighting your experiences and skills
• A portfolio demonstrating your work in art direction, 2D visual design, and game interfaces

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