Ubisoft

VFX Artist (Splinter Cell Remake)

Toronto, ON, Canada · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerUbisoft
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

As a VFX Artist at Ubisoft Toronto, you will create real-time special effects that enhance gameplay and deepen player immersion. More specifically, in this role, you will help craft impactful environmental and cinematic effects for the Splinter Cell team, collaborating with production teams to bring scripted events to life and create memorable gameplay moments.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the leadership team to understand the overall creative vision and establish visual effect priorities
Create real-time textures and particle effects for gameplay and scripted sequences
Produce visual effects such as smoke, explosions, and other immersive in-game effects
Create and integrate VFX for scripted events within the game experience
Build environmental and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures
Integrate VFX into the game engine
Partner with the programming team to identify needs and develop tools
Refine and optimize effects based on playtest results and feedback from cross-functional teams
Work within technical constraints to deliver visually appealing and performant effects
Collaborate effectively with production teams while managing tasks with a high level of ownership

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What you bring to the team

Relevant experience creating VFX for video games with at least two shipped AAA titles
Experience with the Snowdrop engine or another real-time game engine such as Unreal Engine
Experience creating VFX for scripted events is an asset
Experience with 2D art tools such as Photoshop, After Effects or Nuke, and 3D software such as Maya or 3DS Max
Knowledge of procedural generation software such as Houdini and experience creating and optimizing shaders, considered an asset
Strong organization, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

What to send our way

Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
Portfolio or project links showcasing your process and best work

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is not intended to build a candidate pool for future opportunities. The final base salary offered will be determined within the compensation standards, following the interview process and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, location, and internal equity considerations. In addition to yearly base salary, total compensation may include other elements such as variable pay or benefits, where applicable.

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