The gaming industry is an ever-evolving landscape where the line between cinematic art and interactive play continues to blur. At the heart of this evolution is Ubisoft, a name synonymous with world-building and immersive storytelling. We are currently seeking a visionary Senior 2D/3D Artist to join our team in Montreal, specifically focused on our exciting project: March of Giants.

This role is not just about creating art; it is about defining the soul of a brand. You will be the bridge between the development environment and the global audience, ensuring that every frame, render, and composition tells a story that resonates.

In the competitive world of AAA gaming, the first point of contact a player has with a game is often through marketing assets. Whether it is a “Hero Image” on a digital storefront, a cinematic teaser on social media, or a high-impact poster for a global announcement, these visuals dictate the player’s perception of quality and tone.

As a Senior 2D/3D Artist, you are the guardian of the March of Giants visual identity. You will take the raw assets created by the production team—characters, environments, and props—and elevate them into “Campaign-Ready” masterpieces. This requires a unique blend of technical 3D proficiency and an old-school designer’s eye for 2D layout and composition.

Core Responsibilities: What You’ll Do

Your day-to-day will involve a sophisticated mix of creative direction and hands-on execution. You aren’t just a “cog in the machine”; you are the owner of creative initiatives from the initial sketch to the final pixel.

1. Cinematic 3D Production & Rendering

You will be responsible for creating high-fidelity 3D scenes specifically tailored for marketing. This is not about real-time gameplay performance; it is about visual impact.

• Staging & Composition: You will arrange characters and environments to create “hero moments” that capture the game’s core mechanics and emotional beats.
• Advanced Lighting: Using Unreal Engine 5 or external rendering engines, you will design lighting schemes that evoke mood, depth, and drama.
• Asset Integration: You will pull assets from the development pipeline and polish them, adding higher-resolution textures or custom shaders where necessary for marketing fidelity.

2. 2D Design & Branding Integration

3D is only half the battle. To make a marketing asset truly functional, it must work within a brand framework.

• Layout & Typography: You will apply strong 2D design principles to ensure that logos, UI elements, and text work harmoniously with your 3D renders.
• Post-Processing: Using Adobe Photoshop, you will perform digital painting, color grading, and compositing to give renders that final “AAA” sheen.
• Visual Language: You will help define the “Brand Guidelines” for March of Giants, ensuring that every piece of content—from a tiny mobile ad to a massive billboard—feels like it belongs to the same universe.

3. Strategic Collaboration

At Ubisoft, we believe in the power of “The Collective.” You will sit at the intersection of three major departments:

• Marketing & Community: Understanding what players want to see and what captures attention in a crowded market.
• Production/Dev Team: Keeping up to date with the latest builds of the game to ensure marketing visuals are authentic to the player experience.
• Creative Directors: Translating high-level artistic visions into tangible visual assets.

We are looking for a veteran artist who has spent years honing their craft at the intersection of technology and art.

• A Masterful Portfolio: This is your most important asset. We want to see 3D-driven marketing visuals that look like they belong on the front page of a global gaming store. Your portfolio should demonstrate an expert understanding of “The Shot”—knowing exactly where to place the camera to tell a story.
• Technical Mastery: * Unreal Engine 5: You should be comfortable navigating UE5, using Sequencer, and manipulating lighting/materials to generate high-end renders.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Expert-level Photoshop skills for compositing and retouching are mandatory.
  • 3D DCC Tools: Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender for scene assembly and asset tweaking.
• Artistic Intuition: You have a deep understanding of color theory, the rule of thirds, and how to guide the viewer’s eye through a complex composition.
• Experience: You have several years of experience in a Senior role, ideally within the gaming or film industry, working on large-scale promotional campaigns.
• Autonomy: As a Senior member of the team, you are expected to take a brief and run with it, providing multiple creative directions and solving technical hurdles without constant supervision.

Life at Ubisoft Montreal

Joining Ubisoft Montreal means joining the largest video game development studio in the world. Since its inception in 1997, the studio has been a pioneer in the industry.

• Culture of Innovation: We encourage our artists to experiment with new tools and workflows. If there is a new AI-driven tool or a rendering plugin that can make our visuals better, we want you to explore it.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that to make games for everyone, we need a team that reflects everyone. Your unique perspective is your greatest strength.
• Career Growth: As a permanent employee, you will have access to world-class training, mentorship programs, and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest IPs in entertainment history.

The City of Montreal

Based in the vibrant Mile End neighborhood, our office is in the heart of a global tech and art hub. Montreal offers a unique blend of European charm and North American energy, making it an ideal home for creatives from all over the world.