Company DescriptionUbisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more.brWe believe that diversity of perspectives drives both players and teams forward. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our journey and help us create the unknown!Job DescriptionBeyond Good Evil 2 is an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic!brThanks to the technological advances brought by our proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good Evil 2 aims to deliver a seamless and organic experience of exploration and space piracy at the scale of an entire solar system. Players will discover exotic locations, colorful characters, and countless mysteries, solo or with friends.brIf you’re looking for a truly unique adventure, join our team and help us create System 3!Why we need you:We are looking for a Team Lead Character Artist to strengthen the Art team on Beyond Good Evil 2.You will play a key role in structuring and driving Character production, bringing clarity, prioritization, and a solid framework to a complex and constantly evolving environment. Beyond supporting the team on a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to organize production, arbitrate needs, and secure the delivery of assets at the right level of quality, on time.This role requires strong organizational and management skills, as well as a very strong artistic eye.What you will do:Responsibilities:Team Management Leadership:Drive and support the Character team on a daily basisProvide leadership and help rationalize production processesMentor team members, support skill development and talent growthCareer coaching and developmentDay-to-day people managementAct as a direct relay for Art Direction, with strong communication skillsProduction:Ensure Character production pipelines are followed (concept, high/low resolution, fast variations)Organize production, prioritize needs, categorize assets, and ensure deadlines are metManage outsourcing and coordinate with external partnersStay attentive to production evolutions and constraintsContribute to overall production support in collaboration with other departmentsArt Direction:Strong mastery of full Character pipelines: concept high-resolution low-resolution integrationAct as a key relay for Art Direction, able to discuss, challenge, and co-build decisionsServe as an artistic and technical authority across the entire Character scopeCategorize assets according to production challenges and prioritiesYour future working environment:You will work on an ambitious project featuring challenges rarely encountered in the industry, within an experienced, close-knit, and motivated team.QualificationsWhat we are looking for:Key skills for this role:Proven experience as a Team Lead Character Artist on large-scale AAA projectsVery strong expertise in established Character pipelinesExpert-level Character modeling skills for video gamesWhat will make you successful:Ability to bring a team together: through leadership and mentoring, you will help the team prioritize, step back, and establish a clear frameworkAbility to combine creativity, technical excellence, and respect for deadlinesStrong communication skills with a wide range of profilesMaintain AAA-level standards for narrative quality and gameplay integrationAbility to set a high level of artistic quality while structuring a realistic and efficient Character productionStrong mastery of pipelines, quality standards, and production constraintsAct as a constructive counterbalance and relay, bringing rationalization and clarity to decision-makingSolution-oriented mindset with pragmatic problem-solving skillsYour vision of the Team Lead role, curiosity for industry best practices, and desire to grow the team long-term will make a real differenceAdditional InformationOther information:Work location: MontpellierHow to apply:Resume (and portfolio if applicable)Our recruitment team will contact you directly regarding the next steps.Recruitment ProcessApplication review: our recruitment team will carefully review your application.Quick pre-screen (up to 30 minutes by phone): if your profile matches, an initial call to validate key points.Interview 1 – Discovery (1h, video): discussion with a recruiter and the Associate Producer to get to know you better and assess overall fit.Interview 2 – Technical (1h, video): technical discussion with the Art Director to dive deeper into concrete topics and align on expertise.Interview 3 – Management skills assessment: discussion with a member of the HR team focusing on your team management capabilities.Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Art/CreativeExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Entertainment