Company Description
Founded in 1991, Hybride was the first digital visual effects company established in Quebec. For over 30 years, the Hybride team has been reinventing the VFX industry, one project at a time.
Job Description
As a Cinematic Art Director, you will collaborate with leads to shape and promote the artistic and narrative vision of the project. You will guide and inspire a multidisciplinary team of artists and animators, ensuring the delivery of high-quality in-game cutscenes. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for storytelling through visual artistry.
What You’ll Do
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Collaborating with the production team and animation leads to define and uphold the artistic and creative vision.
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Inspire, mentor, and guide cinematic artists and animators to create assets that align with the project’s narrative and artistic goals.
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Provide art direction for in-game cutscenes
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Develop and refine cinematic concepts, storyboards, shot lists, and previz in alignment with art direction.
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Collaborate with Producers to review progress, adjust implementation, and manage art team staffing and schedules.
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Maintain high standards for asset management and contribute to defining the art pipeline.
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Review, critique, and guide the team’s deliverables to ensure consistency and quality across all visual elements.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring to the team
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Proven experience as a Art Director/ Supervisor or similar role in video games, VFX, or media industries.
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Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation.
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A portfolio showcasing cinematic work, including in-game cutscenes
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Expertise in storytelling, pacing, visual composition, and artistic direction.
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Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Unreal Engine, Maya, Motion Builder, or similar tools.
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Ability to coach and mentor team members, ensuring they meet artistic quality standards.
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Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining alignment with project vision and scope.
Additional Information
Our passion for innovation and our team’s creativity are recognized throughout the industry and remain the cornerstone of our work philosophy. Our team is comprised of over 200 highly qualified creators working in two creative spaces located in Piedmont, in the Laurentians, and in the Mile-End district of Montreal.
Our repertoire holds prestigious titles such as 300, Avatar, Hunger Games and Jurassic World, as well as in the last 6 instalments of the Star Wars franchise and the new Disney+ high-end TV series, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi Wan Kenobi and Andor.
At Hybride, first and foremost, we are good human beings, who value well-being and solidarity. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
At Hybride, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
Top Skills
What We Do
Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.
Their dedication and talent has 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.
