About the Position

Art Director [Art Team]

Join Ubisoft Chengdu as an Art Director to shape the visual identity of our games, leading a creative art team.

Company Description

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 us create the unknown!

Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 320 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch.

Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com

Responsibilities

Art Direction & Visual Benchmark

Understand and apply the art direction of the project, communicate the artistic vision and style guide to the local team.
Ensure consistency of visual identity across all art production.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor local concept design and visual effects team, fostering creativity and collaboration, and development of strong artistic skills.
Provide constructive feedback and coaching to strengthen art team core competency to improve artistic quality and production efficiency.

Production Oversight

Establish artistic benchmarks and references for asset production.
Conduct quality reviews of art team to ensure unified and high-quality standards delivery.
Collaborate with animation, technical team to align art with gameplay and technical constraints.

Innovation & Standards

Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate new technologies to enhance production quality and efficiency.
Set best practices and sustainable solutions for anticipated artistic and technical challenges.

Communication

Act as the primary voice of the art team in major production meetings.
Maintain transparent progress reporting to stakeholders.

Requirements

Core Skills

Extensive experience in game art production, including at least 2 years in a lead or director role.
Strong understanding of 3D art pipelines, technical constraints, and game engines.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D software tools and asset creation processes.
Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Deep knowledge of visual trends and industry-standard tools.
Passion for video game art and market awareness.

Secondary Skills

Team Leadership
Innovation
Communication
Quality Reviews

We Offer

Full-time position
Fixed Term Contract
Office-based work flexibility

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