Cinematic Designer Jobs

Company Description

Our Studio:

Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented people from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.

• Working with Cine Design Lead to establish different workflows based of project needs
• Department documentation of workflow(s)
• Communicate and work closely with the Cinematic Director and Level Designers to translate narrative scenes into cinematics and to balance story with gameplay;
• Analyze script/storyboards to make the cinematic work in the game engine (Unique process for both runtime, prerender, and procedural)
• Develop visual scripting cinematic workflows with Cinematic Designers and Level Designers for a smooth transition between gameplay and cinematics
• Narrative scenes include traditional cinematics, procedural cinematics, and scripted events
• Share knowledge and collaborate with technical Leads in order to improve the quality of the tools;
• Validate the cinematics to ensure that the integrations did not cause any conflicts with the rest of the game;
• Perform any other related tasks.
• Follow and maintain pipelines and technical requirements;
• Balance quality with efficiency when working under tight deadlines;

Qualifications

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.

• Good knowledge of cinematography and acting;
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work with people from other fields of expertise;
• Experience in game engine/editors;
• Aware of new technologies and processes related to the industry.
• Experience working in the video games or films industry as a Layout Artist, Technical Artist, Level Designer, Camera Artist, Designer, or any other similar job a plus;
• Knowledge of visual or nodal scripting or related (an asset);
• Basic understanding of narrative causality and logic;
• Excellent communication skills and abilities to work efficiently within a team;
• Well Organized;
• Quick to adapt to company proprietary software.

We Offer:

• Dental Insurance
• Bonus (If Applicable)
• An enhanced parental leave program
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
• Relocation Assistance (If Applicable)
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Disability Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Five weeks of vacation + one week office closure around the December holidays

Additional Information

You can learn more about Life at Ubisoft here: https://toronto.ubisoft.com/life-at-ubisoft/

Join Us!

At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence and care.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.

Please read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?

Ubisoft’s Mission

Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario