Senior Level Artist (Unreal)

Ubisoft is hiring a Senior Level Artist (Unreal) in Montreal, Canada. Level rates it ; you can apply on Ubisoft.

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Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

As a Level Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, you will create immersive and memorable 3D environments. You’ll assemble and position visual elements that support environmental storytelling, strengthen the game atmosphere, and enhance the player experience.

Whether working on a level, side mission, or open world area, you’ll help bring game spaces to life with strong artistic direction and attention to detail. Using lighting, composition, and environmental details, you’ll craft visually impactful scenes while balancing technical constraints and gameplay needs.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with level designers and the art direction team to understand the game vision
Research and gather relevant artistic and visual references
Place proxies and communicate modeling and texturing needs with art teams
Balance artistic goals with technical constraints
Integrate and assemble assets in Unreal Engine to build polished and immersive environments
Adjust lighting, composition, and visual details to strengthen mood and scene readability
Ensure integrated content aligns with the artistic direction and gameplay requirements
Test, iterate, and improve environments to support a smooth player experience

What you bring to the team

Proficiency with 3D software such as Maya or 3ds Max
Understanding of real-time optimization techniques
Knowledge of artistic fundamentals including lighting, composition, and color theory
Experience with modeling, texturing, lighting, or image processing
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills
Curiosity, adaptability, and initiative
Attention to detail and an interest in creating immersive environments

What to send our way

Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
A portfolio showcasing your best work or a link to your online portfolio

How we rate this

Senior Level Artist (Unreal) at Ubisoft rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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