Studio: Ubisoft Studios
Job Opening: Lead Concept Artist
Location: Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Develop performance and expertise within their team while furthering their own knowledge and expertise
- Participate in interviews and ensure proper staffing and team make up
- Prioritize, plan and organize their own work and their teams work in conjunction with the Producer/Associate Producer
- Produce schedules alongside the Producer in respect of constraints
- Long term planning in anticipation of gates and milestones
- Hold regular team updates (‘scrums’) and update Producer/Associate Producer
- Be the main contact for a collaborating studio or outsource partner
- Review and deliver work in accordance with the project’s artistic direction and deadlines
- Report to the Producer/Associate Producer on the progress of work and any issues relating to the project
- Find relevant solutions to problems encountered in their work
- Rapidly pivot with changes in production and timelines given by the Producer/Associate Producer
- Create Art Bible and Style guild in collaboration with the Art Director, setting the vision and direction
- Identify and set up best practices
- Conduct any ad-hoc tasks when required
- Build an effective team to ensure it is fully resourced, a manageable size, and a good mix of levels and foster the team player culture;
- Plan, prioritize and set inspiring objectives for your team members all year long;
- Empower your team members with clear expectations and hold them accountable for their key results;
Qualifications & Skills:
- Excellent drawing and conceptualization skills with an ability to adapt to established styles
- A strong understanding of the fundamentals including anatomy, shape/form language, architecture, and design
- Solid knowledge of fundamental illustration skills including composition, perspective, and color theory
- Strong working knowledge of Photoshop
- Good working knowledge of relevant 2D and 3D software
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership, team, and people management skills
- 5 years minimum experience in Art or any other relevant experience
- Shipped at least 2 games, preferably with 1 game being AAA on a next generation console
- Bachelor’s degree in an art-based subject or any other relevant training is a plus
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