Your life at Ubi

As a Lead Artist at Ubisoft Bucharest, you will be working together with the team at Massive Entertainment to create a new story-driven open-world video game set in the Star Wars galaxy. Our goal is to create a game and a story that bring both new and lifelong fans on an immersive and outstanding journey, which will stay with them for years to come.

You will collaborate in following up on the art team’s work, coach team members, and validate production outcomes while overseeing part of the development of the game.

Role: 

• Manages the Art Team
• Develops and motivates the team
• Assures that the mandate is accomplished

Your main mission:

1. Managing the Art team:

• Estimate workload, suggest planning and set priorities for the art team;
• Conduct follow-ups on the advancement of the work of the team;
• Task distribution, based on people skills, development wishes and overall planning;
• Participate in the selection of team members (recruitment);
• Know the technical and artistic constraints so as to properly direct/coach the team.

2. Developing and motivating the team:

• Offer artistic support for the Art team;
•  Know the technical and artistic constraints so as to properly direct/coach the team;
•  Support career advancement and suggest development and interpersonal skills training and techniques sessions to team members;
• Create a work environment that is motivating for team members and which fosters development and creation.

3. Assures that the mandate is accomplished:

• Responsible of the performance management of his/her team members;
• Suggest corrective measures when necessary so as to meet set objectives;
• Assist in the production of graphic assets & level art according to the project’s needs;
• Know the game’s storyline and gameplay (game design documents) and adjust the work to reflect these elements;
• Guarantee the quality of the models and ensure that they are produced on time;
• Conduct and be responsible for the reviews on art.

The professional value you bring:

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Level Artist in the video game production (modeling /texture, level art / characters);
• Experience in team management.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of specific tools (3Ds max, Zbrush, Photoshop, …);
• Knowledge of the technical constraints relating to 3D engines and level editors;
• Up to date with the latest technologies;

The personal value you bring

• Ability to work in a team, with good leadership skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What do we offer benefits wise? 

1. Meal tickets with the value of 20 RON/day 
2. Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events 
3. Bonus scheme based both on individual and company’s performance  
4. World Class Bronze free subscription 
5. Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members 
6. On site medical support 
7. Life insurance 
8. Specific financial support for different events in your life 
9. Study leave
10. Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift 
11. Partners’ discounts 
12. Video games and consoles to borrow 
13. Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account 
14. Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications 
15. Access to specialized training and books on various related skills 
16. Opportunities for international mobility and assignments 
17. Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities) 
18. A great working environment, with an impressive place to work in our offices in Jiului 8 
19. In-house free French classes 
20. Hybrid work (from home/ from office) 
21. Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office) 
22. Free fruits and coffee in the office 
23. On-site cafeteria with special discounts 
24. Ubisoft bikes, free rental 
25. Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes 

About us

Ubisoft’s 20,000 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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on any basis, such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, health status, age, disability or all the other characteristics that make us different.

We are committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment and foster learning and creativity.

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