Character Technical Director (Assassin's Creed project)
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Job Location:
Quebec City - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Character Technical Director (TD) is responsible for the technical quality and content of character modeling. Their role is to optimize the teams productivity through efficient technical processes (pipelines) with the ultimate goal of enhancing the player experience. This includes identifying project needs implementing effective tools and workflows to streamline data integration into the game engine and providing technical support to the character modeling team.
What Youll Do
- Pipeline Definition: Design document and maintain workflows related to character modeling texturing rigging and integration.
- Technical Optimization: Ensure asset performance (LODs poly budgets textures shaders) while respecting memory and CPU/GPU constraints.
- Artist Support: Develop tools and scripts to improve production efficiency and support artists in their daily work.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with animation gameplay engine and lighting teams to ensure technical compatibility.
- Innovation: Explore and integrate new technologies such as 3D scanning grooming systems and advanced shaders.
- Documentation: Create and maintain technical guides for both internal and external teams.
Qualifications :
What You Bring to the Team
- Education: Diploma in 3D Animation for Video Games or any other relevant training.
- Technical Expertise: Strong command of game engines PBR pipelines and tools such as Maya ZBrush Substance and Houdini.
- Programming Skills: Solid knowledge of scripting languages and shader development.
- Quality & Performance Focus: Ability to balance visual quality with technical constraints.
- Communication: Skilled at explaining technical concepts to non-technical team members.
- Technical Leadership: Ability to mentor and support Technical Artists and Character Artists in adopting best practices.
- Proactivity: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.
Additional Information :
Charles-Antoine and Marie our talent acquisition specialists will analyze your application. Please send us your CV highlighting your education experience and skills.
About us
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assasins Creed Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If youre passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries join our journey and help us create the unknown!
We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Opened in October 2011, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi is one of the first major video game studios based in the UAE capital and is focusing on developing and bringing to market successful mobile games for a worldwide audience. This position is based in the vibrant expat city of Abu Dhabi, the c ... View more
