Technical Artist, VFX

Job description

Ubisoft Singapore is one of the top game development studios in the APAC region. Part of Ubisoft’s global network of studios, we’ve been creating memorable gaming experiences in Singapore since 2008. With  over 300 employees from 30+ different nationalities, we are a diverse bunch of creatives redefining the world of digital entertainment for millions of players across the globe.

The TA works closely with the rendering team on the technical constraints and with the VFX team on the implementation and optimization.

The pillars of his role are:

·  Problem solving – partnership with artists to deliver the best possible quality within the constraints of our technology.
·  Gatekeeper of tech art budgets, pushing for top quality and framerate.

The role has a major emphasis on problem solving, collaboration & communication.

Functional

·  Actively involved in the integration of VFX with technology. Work closely with the programming team to get a functional pass of the system before the VFX/artists team are able to iterate on the quality.
·  Support the VFX team by creating and iterating on game assets including geometry, full-screen post effects, custom shaders.
·  Optimize visual effects to ensure we’re running at acceptable FPS on the target platforms.

Technical Art

·  In cooperation with the rendering team, support/propose the realization of innovative solutions to improve topics such as sails quality, smoke, fire and water quality, combat VFX.
·  Be proactive by foreseeing problems and technical needs before they happen.
·  Detect and raise potential flags arising from new features requests.
·  Work with the rendering and VFX team to ensure that all the assets conform to requirements.

Pipelines and Processes

·  Track and manage with programmers needed improvements and bugs fixes.
·  Educate the art team about technical constraints.
·  Work with art team members to teach them "best practices" and techniques. Ensure that they are using them effectively.
·  Provide ongoing technical support regarding tools and engine to every FX team member.
·  Test FX tools before deployment and make sure they function correctly throughout production.

Communication

·  Communicate memory and performance budgets and work with the art team to ensure they are followed.
·  Communicate with external studio when necessary.
·  Communicate the technical art topics to the team.
·  Establish an open communication canal with your peers on the project, particularly with other TAs but also with artists and programmers.
·  Strong overall artistic ability in visual effects;
·  Knowledge of shading languages (HLSL, GLSL);
·  Knowledge of other programming languages (C#, C++,);
·  Knowledge of scripting languages (Python);
·  Good knowledge and understanding of the video game (current gen) development processes and techniques;
·  Strong understanding of rendering budgets and other technical issues related to performance in real-time engines;
·  Experience collaborating with graphic programmers and mentoring artist;
·  Strong overall knowledge of 3DS Max (modeling, texturing, lighting);
·  Strong learning skills, ability to work under pressure, and as a team;
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Perks

We realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games. Apart from a competitive compensation package and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality, Ubisoft Singapore offers a wide variety of perks including performance based incentives, comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development and learning.

Next step

Are you excited about creating the unknown? Are you serious about fun? Do you constantly seek out learning opportunities? At Ubisoft Singapore, we are looking for talent who are solution-oriented problem solvers, creative yet open to collaborate, and team players who also thrive in bringing their A-game to work.  

If this sounds like you, shoot us your resume and we will invite you for a first chat to find out more about becoming an awesome addition to our team!