Lighting Artist

Job description

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

 

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario

 

Our Mission

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore, and discover new possibilities.

 

Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For HonorTM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, and Watch Dogs®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and is leading development of Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for four consecutive years and in 2018, one of GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work.

 

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas have a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

 

Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.

On being a Lighting Artist at Ubisoft Toronto

As the 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.  
 

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.

 

The daily life of a Lighting Artist at Ubisoft Toronto

·  Work with the Artistic Director and Art Leads to develop the visual style and validate the quality of the lighting.
·  Know the game documents so as to be aware of the experience that we aim to offer players.
·  Define workflows and create visual benchmarks.
·  Be 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 so as 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.
·  Carry out all other related tasks. 
 

What it takes to make it

·  College diploma in video game development or equivalent. 
·  Minimum 3+ years’ experience lighting for games.
·  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.

 

Nice to have

·  Passion for playing and creating video games.
·  Ability to work as part of a team.
·  Detail-oriented.
·  Good communication skills and ability to accept critique and adapt to change.
·  High level of creativity, autonomy and initiative.

 

  We Offer:

·         Competitive Salary

·         Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o    Disability Insurance

o    Dental Insurance

o    Extended medical insurance

o    (Optional) RRSP contribution

o    Relocation assistance

o    Bonus (If Applicable)

 

Why Ubisoft Toronto?

Located in Toronto's up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games.  With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life. 

 

Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.

 

Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!

 

Join Us!

We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts who know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!

 

Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.