Retainer Concept Artist
About the job
- Advanced understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
- Strong proficiency in concept art techniques, including digital drawing and painting, photo manipulation, and integration of 3D.
- Strong understanding of production constraints, asset readability, and gameplay-driven visual design.
- Experience creating production-ready concept sheets, callouts, material breakdowns, and design explorations.
- Knowledge of realistic and stylized art directions across multiple genres.
- Strong technical skills and experience writing technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or 3DS Max.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- A graduation, diploma, or degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, videogame development, or equivalent training.
- Seven or more years of experience working as a concept artist for AAA games.
- Experience shipping at least one game title or content for a live game.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, ideation, visual storytelling, and production-oriented workflows.
- Considerable understanding of video games and broad video game culture.
- Create high-quality realistic or stylized concepts for characters, creatures, environments, props, and accessories that align with the project’s artistic vision and production requirements.
- Conduct visual research, gather references, and explore ideas to enhance originality and visual consistency.
- Deliver concept iterations, thumbnails, and polished renders within defined production timelines and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborate with other departments and leads, including 3D, Game Design, VFX, and UI, to refine concepts for production.
- Communicate with other concept artists and teams to support efficient processes and handover for 3D production.
- Maintain consistency in visual language, quality standards, and artistic direction across assigned deliverables.
- Mentor junior and intermediate artists through feedback sessions, reviews, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Contribute to workflow optimization, pipeline improvements, and art production efficiency initiatives.
- Document workflows, best practices, and artistic methodologies to support team scalability and knowledge sharing.
- Identify potential risks and delays and take ownership of assigned work.
- Support training initiatives and onboarding activities for developing artists within the team.
- Continuously enhance artistic techniques, workflows, and visual development practices by exploring emerging tools and industry trends.
- Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and techniques related to character art and game development.
- Experiment with innovative visual development approaches while maintaining artistic quality and production efficiency.
- Familiarity with real-time production workflows, game engine pipelines, and AI-assisted creative tools such as Stable Diffusion, Gemini, Midjourney, or equivalent platforms.
About the company
Ubisoft is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, creating, marketing, and selling video games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Its products run as traditional paid games, in-game purchases, and subscription services, and are supported by major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Games are built to run across platforms with optional in-game purchases and ongoing services, and Ubisoft also develops its own tech, like Ubisoft Scalar, to streamline game development and enhance player experiences. The company differentiates itself through its large portfolio of enduring franchises, its in-house technology investments, and its active support for esports, community building, accessibility, and inclusion. Ubisoft’s goal is to deliver engaging interactive experiences at scale, grow its global gaming ecosystem, and maintain leadership in game development and publishing while expanding services and accessibility for a wide audience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreuil, France
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Assassin's Creed Shadows drove a strong comparison base after March 2025 launch.
- Black Flag Resynced sold 3.5 million copies in 14 days, beating expectations.
- Management named Christoph Hartmann in July 2026 to sharpen shooter franchise execution.
What critics are saying
- Ubisoft cut 380 jobs and closed Winnipeg and Belgrade in June 2026.
- Fiscal 2025-26 loss reached €1.3 billion, with 2026-27 still loss-making.
- Tencent's Vantage Studios stake concentrates franchise control around one risky, family-linked structure.
What makes Ubisoft unique
- Vantage Studios isolates Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six under dedicated leadership.
- Ubisoft's Creative Houses model gives studios full P&L ownership and faster decisions.
- Massive Entertainment unites Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell teams across Montreal, Paris, Sweden, Toronto.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours