Associate Art Director - Rainbow Six Siege

As an Associate Art Director at Ubisoft Montréal, you will play a key role in shaping and communicating the game’s artistic vision , working both top down and bottom up. After contributing to the overall direction, you will help guide the visual identity of characters and environments , including MTX and customization content , while supporting a team of artists in bringing that vision to life.

You will communicate a clear creative direction while remaining open to its evolution, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas enhance the game’s visual identity and player experience. In this role, you will actively contribute to building a sustainable creative pipeline for MTX and customization assets, expanding production beyond the seasonal cycle, and defining high-level themes and concepts for events , while ensuring artistic consistency and follow-through.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the art director to develop and evolve the game’s artistic vision
• Generate ideas and conduct research to define the art direction of your area of ownership, characters or environments
• Collaborate with concept artists to translate ideas into relevant visual references and inspiration boards
• Present and explain art concepts to connect teams to the vision and guide execution
• Meet regularly with your team to exchange feedback, share suggestions, and set milestones
• Balance artistic intent with technical constraints throughout production
• Partner with other directors to review and validate in-game content to ensure quality and visual consistency
• Track overall progress , making sure art, narrative, design, and technology support each other

What you bring to the team

• A strong understanding of art fundamentals , including lighting, composition, architecture, anatomy, and proportion
• A broad artistic background and solid knowledge of video game culture
• Practical knowledge of game engines such as Unity or Unreal and their limitations
• Familiarity with 2D art tools and commonly used 3D software
• The ability to support and guide artistic teams
• Strong communication , collaboration, and presentation skills
• An openness to new ideas and diverse perspectives
• Comfort collaborating across creative and technical disciplines

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
• A portfolio showcasing your best work, with images or links to a personal website or online portfolio