In the high-stakes world of AAA game development, a game’s identity is forged not just through its mechanics, but through its visual soul. Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a visionary Visual Design Art Director to join our elite creative team on the highly anticipated project, March of Giants.

This is a leadership role designed for an artist who transcends traditional boundaries—someone who can command a room with a mood board, define the aesthetic DNA of a digital universe, and ensure that every pixel of the user interface reflects the grandeur of the game’s core vision. As a Visual Design Art Director, you aren’t just managing a team; you are the architect of the player’s visual journey.

At Ubisoft, we don’t just build games; we build worlds. For March of Giants, the challenge lies in creating a cohesive 2D visual language that complements a massive 3D environment. As the Visual Design Art Director, your mission is to be the primary guardian of this 2D aesthetic.

You will stand at the intersection of Art, UI, and UX. Your goal is to ensure that when a player navigates a menu, checks their HUD in the heat of battle, or views a promotional graphic, they feel the weight, tone, and personality of the March of Giants universe. You will translate abstract creative pillars into concrete visual guidelines that the entire production team can follow with surgical precision.

1. Strategic Artistic Leadership

You are the “North Star” for the visual design team. Your primary responsibility is to define and champion the game’s 2D visual art direction.

• Concept Validation: You will transform high-level creative briefs into tangible mood boards, sketches, and visual references.
• Consistency Oversight: You will audit assets across all departments to ensure they align with the established visual signature.
• Creative Advocacy: You will present and defend your artistic choices to Game Directors and stakeholders, ensuring the vision remains uncompromised during the production cycle.

2. Defining the User Interface (UI) Signature

The UI is the player’s primary touchpoint with the game’s systems. You will oversee the visual “look and feel” of the entire interface.

• HUD & Navigation: Designing menus and navigation systems that are not only beautiful but intuitive and immersive.
• Visual Feedback: Ensuring that every interaction—from a button click to an in-game notification—provides the player with clear, aesthetically pleasing feedback.
• Visual Language Integration: Merging the UI seamlessly with the game’s world so that the interface feels like a natural extension of the environment rather than an overlay.

3. Mentorship and Team Coordination

Leadership at Ubisoft is about empowerment. You will guide a talented group of artists, providing the framework they need to excel.

• Constructive Feedback: You will conduct regular art reviews, providing actionable advice to elevate the quality of the team’s output.
• Workflow Optimization: Collaborating with Production to ensure that the creative pipeline is efficient and that the team has the tools necessary to meet high-quality benchmarks.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand with Game Designers to ensure visual beauty never comes at the cost of functional gameplay.

This is a senior-level leadership position requiring a rare blend of artistic mastery and communicative prowess.

• Proven Artistic Authority: You have a track record of defining and maintaining art direction for large-scale interactive or audiovisual projects. You know how to take a project from “concept to ship” while keeping the visual quality at a peak.
• Mastery of Graphic & Motion Design: Your expertise goes beyond static images. You understand how motion, timing, and transition contribute to the overall “feel” of a game’s brand.
• Technical Fluency: * Adobe Creative Suite: You are a power user of Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Unreal Engine: While you are an artist first, you possess a working knowledge of game engines. You understand how 2D assets are integrated into a 3D real-time environment.
• UX/UI Principles: You have a deep understanding of User Experience. You know that a beautiful menu is useless if it’s confusing, and you strive to balance form and function.
• Communication: Because Ubisoft Montreal is a global hub, professional proficiency in both French and English is essential for high-level coordination and presentation.
• Project Management: You can juggle multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing the artistic integrity of the project.

Joining Ubisoft Montreal means entering a legendary ecosystem of creators. Since opening in 1997, the studio has pioneered open-world gaming and immersive storytelling.

A Culture of Excellence

We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation. Our studio is a melting pot of global talent where your unique background contributes to the “Unknown” we are constantly trying to create. We offer a permanent contract because we believe in long-term investment in our people.

Benefits & Environment

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive insurance, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Professional Development: Access to internal training, global summits, and mentorship from some of the industry’s most respected Art Directors.
• The Montreal Advantage: Located in the heart of the “Silicon Valley of the North,” you will be surrounded by a thriving community of tech and art professionals. Montreal offers world-class dining, festivals, and a high quality of life.