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Associate Art Director
Ubisoft Shanghai
Job Summary
The Associate Art Director will support the Art Director on the artistic direction and its implementation throughout the whole lifecycle of the game.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Art Direction team in implementing the visual identity of the game, working with internal and external teams to increase the visual quality of the artwork.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as game design and animation, as well as with teams at the Lead Studio and other Ubisoft studios.
- Create or maintain key artistic documentation for local and external teams, and contribute to the development of concept arts and reference assets, ensuring artists have clear benchmarks and references for asset production.
- Ensure that the artistic direction is followed and conduct preliminary quality reviews of the graphic elements produced.
- Challenge and help artistic teams to reach outstanding aesthetic standards.
- Regularly inform the Art Director on the progress of the work to ensure proper assessment of deliverables.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Extensive game art production experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or director role.
- Thorough understanding of 3D art pipelines, capacities, and technical constraints related to different game engines.
- Strong ability in writing documentation and applying it in art production.
- Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate effectively.
- Deep understanding of various 2D and 3D art software packages, knowledge of engines and tools necessary to generate assets.
- Good knowledge of the video game market and passion for game art.
Benefits & Compensation
- A minimum of 15 days paid annual leave.
- Monthly meal and snack allowance.
- Premium medical insurance plan and free annual health check.
- Game Package: free access to Ubisoft games on PC plus a rich and expanding library of games and books.
- Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing solutions, emotional support, and life coaching.
- Access to premium and exclusive learning resources to support continuous learning and career advancement.
- 10+ staff clubs featuring weekly sports and gaming activities and events.
About Ubisoft Shanghai
Ubisoft’s 19,000 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. Ubisoft Shanghai, established in 1996 as Ubisoft’s first production studio in China, has been at the forefront of the Chinese game industry. The studio has contributed to major Ubisoft brands such as Splinter Cell®, Assassin’s Creed®, Might & Magic®, Just Dance®, Far Cry®, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™.
With over 600 talents from around the world, Ubisoft Shanghai has developed world-class expertise in open world and wildlife development in AAA games, mobile games, and live operations.
To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com
