About the Position

Team Lead Character Artist (F/H/NB)

Ubisoft, a global leader in video games, is seeking a Team Lead Character Artist to join our team in Montpellier. This role is pivotal for the development of Beyond Good & Evil 2, an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe.

Responsibilities

Team Management & Leadership

Drive and support the Character team on a daily basis
Provide leadership and help rationalize production processes
Mentor team members, support skill development, and talent growth
Career coaching and development
Day-to-day people management
Act as a direct relay for Art Direction, with strong communication skills

Production

Ensure Character production pipelines are followed (concept, high/low resolution, fast variations)
Organize production, prioritize needs, categorize assets, and ensure deadlines are met
Manage outsourcing and coordinate with external partners
Stay attentive to production evolutions and constraints
Contribute to overall production support in collaboration with other departments

Art Direction

Strong mastery of full Character pipelines: concept → high-resolution → low-resolution → integration
Act as a key relay for Art Direction, able to discuss, challenge, and co-build decisions
Serve as an artistic and technical authority across the entire Character scope
Categorize assets according to production challenges and priorities

Requirements

Key Skills

Proven experience as a Team Lead Character Artist on large-scale AAA projects
Very strong expertise in established Character pipelines
Expert-level Character modeling skills for video games

What Will Make You Successful

Ability to bring a team together: through leadership and mentoring, you will help the team prioritize, step back, and establish a clear framework
Ability to combine creativity, technical excellence, and respect for deadlines
Strong communication skills with a wide range of profiles
Maintain AAA-level standards for narrative quality and gameplay integration
Ability to set a high level of artistic quality while structuring a realistic and efficient Character production
Strong mastery of pipelines, quality standards, and production constraints
Act as a constructive counterbalance and relay, bringing rationalization and clarity to decision-making
Solution-oriented mindset with pragmatic problem-solving skills

We Offer

Full-time position with a permanent contract
Office-based work flexibility
Work on an ambitious project featuring challenges rarely encountered in the industry, within an experienced, close-knit, and motivated team

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more.

We believe that diversity of perspectives drives both players and teams forward. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Application Process

Work location: Montpellier, France

How to apply:

Resume (and portfolio if applicable)

Our recruitment team will contact you directly regarding the next steps.

Recruitment Process:

Application review: our recruitment team will carefully review your application.
Quick pre-screen (up to 30 minutes by phone): if your profile matches, an initial call to validate key points.
Interview 1 – Discovery (1h, video): discussion with a recruiter and the Associate Producer to get to know you better and assess overall fit.
Interview 2 – Technical (1h, video): technical discussion with the Art Director to dive deeper into concrete topics and align on expertise.
Interview 3 – Management skills assessment: discussion with a member of the HR team focusing on your team management capabilities.

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