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About the Role

As a Character Artist at Ubisoft Toronto, you’ll create high-quality, real-time character art for integration into our projects. You’ll work closely with the Art Director to follow the creative vision and collaborate with the Technical Director to meet performance goals. Using tools such as ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and scan-based workflows, you’ll produce detailed, optimized characters that bring life and emotion to our worlds while meeting technical and artistic standards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Art Director to deliver detailed, high-quality character models aligned with the creative vision
Interpret references to create realistic characters and clothing
Build high-resolution meshes using scans, digital sculpting, and digital tailoring tools
Retopologize assets into optimized, rig-friendly low-poly models for integration
Create and apply textures using physically based rendering workflows
Generate and optimize UV layouts for efficient texture usage
Address feedback from art and technical teams to refine characters
Partner with animators, designers, and programmers to meet gameplay and technical needs

Requirements

Proficiency with character modeling tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender
Advanced digital sculpting skills with ZBrush and garment creation with Marvelous Designer
Experience working with scan-based and photo-real assets
Knowledge of topology for animation and facial expression range
Expertise in texturing using tools like Substance Painter, including normal map extraction
Understanding of physically based rendering workflows and efficient texture space usage
Knowledge of human anatomy, clothing form, and character silhouette
A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to project pipelines and technical constraints
Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
A portfolio showcasing character art, including sculpting, texturing, and real-time assets

Skills

3ds Max
Maya
Blender
ZBrush
Marvelous Designer
Substance Painter

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Office-based
Permanent

Salary/Compensations

CAD 100000 - CAD 125000

About the Company

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!