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Position: Production Designer

Location: Other Areas

Starts: Monday, October 3rd

Duration: 3+ months, fulltime hours weekly

Status: Freelance/ possible Full-Time

Rate: Up to $30 per hour

Our agency client is looking for a freelance Production Artist to join their team for up to 3 months, with the potential to turn into a full time role, starting immediately and working on-site in Mississauga.

As the Production Artist, you will be responsible for:

• Creating OOH, large format signage, events collateral and more (of all shapes and sizes)
• Layout design and production work to create standout trade show booths for clients of all verticals.
• Working directly with the VP of Creative and small team of collaborative designers.

Production Artist Qualifications and Skills:

• 2-3 years 2D production artist experience.
• Understanding of technical and large format design.
• Fluent in Adobe creative suite
• Knowledge of 3D max or AutoCAD is an asset.
• Desire to learn, ask questions, and grow your design skills.

If you think you have the right skill set for this exciting opportunity, please reach out!

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Gillian.Singerman@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle

Job Description

The Media Planning Coordinator is essential for the day-to-day tactical management of communications planning process. The Media Planning Coordinator is expected to have knowledge of the media landscape in Canada. The Media Planning Coordinator is expected to be an active participant on their client accounts and actively contribute ideas and insights to achieve goals and objectives.

• Assists media planners in the development of media strategies and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media buying teams throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Uses media planning and research tools to help develop strategic communications plans based on execution strategy, rationale and buy structure to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with creative agencies in developing a holistic brand management and marketing planning process.
• Assists with preparing reporting documentation for media planning teams and clients demonstrating the strategy and rationale executed to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with Traffic Launch and Campaign Delivery teams to ensure flawless implementation of media plans.
• Contributes to the overall campaign strategy and strategies ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meeting client goals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of media planning and research tools is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Canada.Recruitment@dentsuaegis.com or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

dentsu Media

Who We Are

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada’s pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we are a family-owned company and have proudly been servicing clients in Canada and the U.S. since 1927 (that’s over 95 years!).

Our customers – who include Coca Cola, Lindt, Keurig, and McDonalds to name a few – choose us because of our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays. More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our business including graphic and structural design, production, manufacturing, logistics, sales, accounting, and human resources.

Why Work With Us?

Our business continues to evolve and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number! We offer competitive pay, vacation time, and benefits, and a fun, collaborative work environment. Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family? If so, read on!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Studio Director, the Studio Coordinator will provide support for the Design team across the many projects that we work on. The incumbent will be responsible for the effective flow of project communication between all departments, ensuring necessary stakeholders are informed of project developments in a timely manner.

A Closer Look At What You Will Do

• Effectively monitors jobs in Studio, resolving problems or issues and keeping projects on track in accordance with timelines and deliverables using Monday.com
• Be the point person for any general questions about the project from the artists – if there is any information missing, or scheduling conflicts, make sure someone is able to assist and help is provided
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail ensuring all necessary information is collected for jobs going into the Studio
• Prioritizing/scheduling jobs, assigning Designers to projects based on ability, workload, timeline and project requirements
• Create folders on server, organize files on server, ensure files are up to date, complete, and accurate as well as download, organize and direct incoming project assets
• Works collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to ensure project success
• Work timely and diligently with internal teams to comprehend and/ or clarify customer or project requirements
• Work closely with Design team to monitor project status and troubleshoot any project issues
• Keeps project stakeholders up to date, as necessary, with respect to key project milestones, issues and/ or challenges
• Effectively negotiates solutions surrounding project issues/ challenges
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with internal teams
• Effectively manage internal relationships building trust, confidence, and the credibility of the creative department
• Ensures team compliance with design request process and related procedures so as to not compromise project success
• Obtains a complete and thorough understanding of the project scope in order to effectively and efficiently schedule the deliverables and the designers required
• Identifies and communicates in timely fashion, issues with estimated project times and/ or execution time overages that will impact deliverable deadlines and/ or compromise upcoming project deadlines
• Proactively monitors current and upcoming workload and communicates to the studio director when there is an issue
• Attend customer briefing and brainstorming sessions when the opportunity presents itself
• Appropriately controls project scope changes, to ensure project budgets are maintained and/ or elevates issues and concerns to internal teams when necessary
• Adheres to company standard operating procedures and policies and utilizes company tools and resources to operate as required on a daily basis
• Effectively and efficiently utilizes company resources
• All other duties as assigned from time to time

What You Will Need to Succeed

• 3-5 years of experience in project management for a creative studio (corrugate display experience an asset)
• College/University Degree in Advertising Design/Graphic Design/Project Management
• Highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can identify risks, analyze options and present solutions
• Advanced experience using Excel
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management software (Monday.com an asset)
• Highly organized, creative and logical thinker
• Knowledge of corrugate substrates and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with Graphic and Structural Designers
• Proficient in understanding CADs drawings, and graphic design files
• Effective teamwork capabilities
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have capacity to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Harding Display, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Applicants with a disability may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Harding Display

Position: Digital Production Designer

Location: Fully Remote

Starts: Early October

Duration: 3+ months, fulltime hours weekly

Status: Freelance

Rate: Up to $30/hr DOE

Our agency client is looking for a Studio / Production Designer to join their team in a longterm contract role.

In this Studio / Production Designer role you will:

• Touching up and editing graphics in Photoshop
• Laying out corporate print and digital assets- emails, banners, reports, landing pages etc.
• Creating banners- static and animated
• Working with fellow Designers
• Report to the Studio Manager and work remotely with the studio team

Qualifications for this Digital Production Designer role:

• 2+ years of experience
• AODA knowledge is a huge bonus, as you will be working with large corporate brands
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate
• Experience using After Effects, HTML, Cheetah Mail (or similar) and Litmus are assets

Apply with a brief description and relevant work samples that demonstrate your fit for this role.

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Gillian.Singerman@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) is an industry-led, national ocean cluster that’s growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Bringing together startups, scaleups, as well as mature organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast across the fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resources, marine renewables, defence, shipping and ocean technology, the cluster is fostering new partnerships and innovative projects built on collaboration between industry, research, not-for-profits, investors, and government. Together with members and partners, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is accelerating the development and commercialization of globally relevant ocean solutions, and advancing Canada’s position as a global leader in ocean.

Creative Director (24-month contract)

Are you a creative pro and a big thinker? Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is in search of an experienced Creative Director who is collaborative, hands-on, forward-thinking and shares our ambition for Canada’s ocean opportunity.

With at least 8-10 years experience, the successful candidate will work as a part of the OSC’s communications team to develop and deliver creative strategies for both domestic and international audiences, conceive and implement creative concepts and various creative projects, and work with both internal and external teams across a number of ongoing campaigns.

Responsibilities
• Conceive and implement concepts, templates, guidelines and strategies for the renewed mandate of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and oversee them to completion
• Lead internal brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas for new and ongoing campaigns
• Make recommendations on paid and earned brand positioning opportunities both in Canada and internationally
• Manage creative process in special projects alongside external partners
• Measure impact/metrics for brand promotion activity
• Work with communications team members to provide general creative direction and support on marketing material development, create compelling promotional copy for a variety of mediums, ensure brand standards are implemented, as well as lead the development of creative components for presentations and video content.
• Oversee marketing project production log and deliverables.

Requirements and skills
• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative role
• Hands-on experience in creative process, writing, graphic design, and brand development
• Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other creative programs
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote work environment
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Degree program in marketing, graphic design, or equivalent training

We are excited to continue building our team with experienced professionals who are passionate about realizing Canada’s opportunity and growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Applications should be submitted to nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Opportunity

YuMe, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of licensed toys, has an immediate requirement for an innovative, product-centric Brand Manager to join our Toronto team. The primary focus of this role will be directed towards our Disney, Netflix, Hasbro, Among Us, anime, and other licensed toys and consumer products. This opportunity offers tremendous potential for advancement, ideal for someone seeking career development.

Reporting to the SVP, this role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating the performance of marketing & communication strategies for toys, consumer products, and bespoke promotional items. You will be closely involved in the creative process, media planning, trade marketing, PR, consumer promotions, line planning, packaging design, and activations. The Brand Manager will be responsible for complex projects with a high dependence on client-facing project management.

The Brand Manager will work independently and in a team environment with the sales and creative staff, both local and international, as well as with outside agencies. Must have a strong passion for toys, consumer products, and entertainment properties.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Planning

• Marketing strategy: assist in developing, executing, and owning marketing plans, communication, activity planning, key drivers, and publicity.
• Understand strategic marketing plans and execute a creative strategy for the marketing launch of new brands and products, including briefing new assets, creative direction/briefs, sample requests, and asset management.
• Brand and item sales forecast – In conjunction with the sales team, ensure marketing plans support business objectives.
• Develop, execute and assist in day-to-day marketing activities, including local insights collection and synthesis of performance or brand/products.
• Perform quarterly brand health checks to ensure forecast is being met, marketing budgets align with actual sales performance, and the brands meet expectations.
• Develop, execute and assist marketing programs across multiple channels, including TVC, PR, Events, Digital, Social, etc., with a limited budget.
• Trade marketing strategy development and execution, including in-store POS and catalog planning.

Brand Management

• Work closely with the EMEA & APAC teams to execute campaigns to ensure full alignment between market needs on deliverables and timings.
• Brand and product launch timing, including product life cycle planning, future product planning, and exclusive opportunities.
• Undertake relevant market research, e.g., focus groups, report findings, and provide recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly analyze market data, and report findings to relevant team members.
• In conjunction with the sales team, present marketing decks and new product ranges to retailers.
• Assist in the planning and executing of internal and external promotional events and materials such as Toy Fair, Nuremberg, customer presentations, etc.
• Manage assigned Agency and Brand Relationships

Requirements:

• 5+ years of brand or account management experience with licensed toys or other consumer products are a must.
• Track record of creative development for new and unique products
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the retail toy industry and operations, including planogramming, is a plus.
• Understanding of product development, product ranges, and key categories.
• Expertise in advertising fundamentals, including brand development, strategy, and management.
• Experience implementing brand and license guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America and overseas when necessary.

Key Words:

Brand Manager, Product Brand Manager, Client Service, Toys, Direct-to-Retail, Consumer Products, Advertising, Marketing, Product Solutions, Promotions, Promotional Marketing, Branded Merchandise

Maxx Marketing

Overview

Brightworks is a communications agency that specializes in healthcare and financial services. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager. You don’t need to be a technical wizard to succeed in Project Management at Brightworks but you do need to enjoy interacting with clients, suppliers and be comfortable managing a wide range of project types including responsive web design, email and social campaigns, app development, video production and print to name a few! If you are a Project Manager at-heart, enjoy wearing a variety of hats while working in a fluid, fast paced environment then we’d love to meet you!

The Role

You are a seasoned Project Manager with at least four years of creative agency experience in a Project Management role and experience as a Senior Project Manager. Passionate about doing meaningful work with clients, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and you bring a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to your work. A large project load doesn’t scare you. Your ability to manage up to 25 projects on-the-fly combined with your knowledge of healthcare and its regulatory environment make you a definite asset.

The Senior Project Manager is a visible leader and authority for team members and external stakeholders. This means that; we rely on your wise judgment, your ability to create positive client and internal experiences, and your desire and know-how desire to work through challenges.

Our Senior Project Managers are responsible for:

·       Management of projects within assigned portfolio

·       Determining and documenting scopes of work

·       Developing and tracking budgets and timelines

·       Managing internal resources and external vendors

·       Driving projects forward ensuring deliverables are met

·       Managing and mitigating project risk

·       Managing stakeholder expectations through effective communication

·       Participating in brainstorming meetings

·       Managing weekly status calls and budget reviews

·       Creating project documentation

·       Delivering high quality work while meeting budgetary, timeline and scope constraints

·       Ensure junior team members stay on task and have sufficient mentorship

We offer competitive compensation, a busy, fast-paced environment and a great culture – working with talented people who you’ll want to spend your day with, and most importantly, great clients. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your resume and cover letter to careers@brightworks.ca with “SPM” and your name in the subject line and we’ll check you out.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in Brightworks.

Brightworks Interactive Marketing

If you’re a seasoned product and user experience expert who loves creating exceptional experiences and wants to help change the world, we want to meet you!

About Pok Pok

Pok Pok is on a mission to raise the next generation of creative thinkers.

We’re the team behind the Apple Design Award-winning kids app, Pok Pok Playroom. We design educational, digital toys that empower kids to think outside the box, dream big and experiment freely. We believe in making digital play as accessible, creative and educational as the toys we grew up playing with on the floors of our playrooms.

Pok Pok is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people of all races, religions, genders, abilities and sexual orientations to apply. We want the products we develop to reflect the diversity of the world we live in, and it starts with our own team.

About the Role

The Product Manager will play an essential role in the growth and success of our company. You will work closely with our development and marketing teams to build and implement growth experiments in our apps to solve highly valuable design challenges that will impact our future as one of the most innovative, powerful brands in digital play and education.

We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission, is ready to work hard and is eager to affect positive change in our world, one young mind at a time. If you like thinking outside the box, solving unique design and technical problems and iterating your way through challenges, keep reading!

This is a Toronto-based position with the flexibility to work from home and/or remotely as preferred. Candidates must live in Ontario and be able to legally work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the development of experiments to optimize user experience, growth, engagement and retention for our iOS subscription app
• Collaborate closely with designers and developers to build effective and well-researched prototypes for MVPs that will move our KPIs
• Ideate and implement A/B testing and multivariable testing. Analyze the results, communicate them to the team and execute next steps
• Track all data associated with the product’s performance closely and make sure analytics dashboards and spreadsheets are accurate
• Assess value and prioritize experiments to maximize growth while keeping alignment with product and company strategies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build the product backlog
• Lead the planning of product release plans and set the expectation for delivery of new functionalities
• Analyze competitive activity, industry trends, brainstorm with our internal team and communicate with customers in order to recommend potential new product upgrades

You Have

• 3+ years of experience in a product management role for a mobile app
• A data-driven approach where research and analytics inform all product strategy and user experience
• A strong understanding of our users’ needs (parents) with the ability to advocate for them at all stages while balancing business goals
• An eye for beautiful, high-performing user experience design
• A track record of effective CRO grounded in user experience and analytics
• Experience using product analytics platforms such as Amplitude or Mixpanel
• A strong level of technical understanding and are comfortable liaising with developers and software engineers
• Great knowledge of Agile methodology and Scrum framework
• Exceptional communication skills in all areas, including strong interpersonal communication, writing and editing skills
• A willingness to go the extra mile, taking on any challenges that arise
• A knack for self-starting, are confident in your abilities and don’t require micromanagement to work effectively
• Superb organization and attention to detail

Additional skills that will be very useful on the job:

• A deep understanding of SaaS business metrics and growth drivers
• Experience with user experience design (UX)
• Knowledge of kids apps and/or experience creating products for parents
• Experience designing high-converting onboardings and paywalls for mobile apps

More About Us

We’re a small team of passionate, experienced creators based in Toronto. We love dogs, music, travel, video games, kids, cooking, yoga, building robots, going to museums, talking about things we’re watching right now and playing with old toys. We’re from all walks of life and are convinced that’s our secret sauce. We’re a female-founded company, too!

A few more awesome things about this role:

• You’ll have the unique opportunity to build, grow and make your mark joining a fast-growing start-up early on
• Work remotely or from our beautiful brick-and-beam office in the downtown core within walking distance to the Eaton Centre, St. Lawrence Market and Union Station
• Enjoy flexible working hours and arrangements, including working remotely
• We offer 5 weeks of paid vacation, because life outside of work matters!
• Competitive compensation including employee stock options
• We love field trips and like to go playtest with kids in our community, go on fact-finding trips for toy research, and learn about cool stuff at science centres, museums and toy stores. We have no fun at all.

Our Hiring Process

Tell us why you think this role is a good fit for you. Send your resume, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable) to our team at jobs@playpokpok.com and share something interesting about yourself that we can’t find on your resume.

If we’re interested in moving forward, you’ll get a very enthusiastic message from us to invite you to meet our team and chat more.

Pok Pok

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Head of Production and the Line Producer, the Executive Producer is involved from the very beginning of the project, often as early as pre-production. He takes part in the prospection of new projects thanks to a great knowledge of the actors in the industry, the Studios and the films in preparation.

He’s usually the first point of contact of the client as he’s bidding new projects. He does the sales pitch and presents Mikros Animation. He puts together a global schedule that goes with the first bid as well. Based on the first calls, he refines the bid and the strategy (split of the work across multiple locations for example) with the Global Head of Productions.

During the pre-production phase, he reads the scripts, analyzes the complexity of the film and quickly draws up an initial estimate. He leads the commercial discussion with the client and refines his estimate as the brief becomes clearer. He also drafts an initial global schedule very early on in order to assess the feasibility of the project. He is the main contact with the client during this phase.

Once the project is awarded, he remains the key contact for the Studio. He’s part of the any high level meeting to discuss the strategy, budget, artistic direction of the project, recruitment, schedule, quotas, …

During the production phase, he works closely with the Line Producer to establish a consistent overall schedule and present it to the client (order of sequences, quotas, milestones, start and end dates of the departments…). He discusses the quotas and targets with the creative team on a weekly basis.

The EP needs to see the big picture and does not have to go in all the reviews, but he has a very strong understanding of all the steps of the fabrication of a CG animated movie.

His collaboration with the Line Producer allows to present a robust and consistent team to the client, and to solve problems when they appear and communicate solutions to the client. He must keep an overview of the project in order to anticipate problems.

The EP is deeply involved with the recruitment of the key talents (VFX Sups, CG Sups, Animation Director, Art Director, …), and reports to the Client when they have a say on these positions.

He’s establishing the critical assumptions document with the Line Producer and drafting the cash flow schedule with the Finance team.

The EP will work on the cost report every month and present it to the Studio. Producing and discussing Change Orders with the client when necessary is also part of his tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting for new projects / clients
• First point of contact with the client for new projects under study
• Drafting of quotes based on the scenario, breakdown or animatic. Discussion with the client to understand the specifics of the film
• Financial discussion with the client to explain the logic of the quote and refine the financial quotation accordingly
• Creation of a master schedule based on this quote and discussion with the Head of Production to assess the feasibility of the project
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports on the work in progress and the remaining work to be produced
• Create a detailed short to medium term plan for supervisors and artists
• Ensure that the team is aware of and operating to meet the objectives and delivery dates of sequences, R&D projects, etc.
• Work closely with the Supervisors to ensure that the schedule and quality of the project are met
• In collaboration with the studio teams and operations management, plan the material resources of the studio.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in production management of animated feature film
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Experience in team management, negotiation and project management
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of Excel and project management tools

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to tcstalent@technicolor.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

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Mikros Animation

Company Description

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario

Our Mission

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations worldwide, are bound by a shared mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have 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 vital in creating worlds where players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Our Studio

Ubisoft Toronto is one of the most significant development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented developers worldwide. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on Ubisoft’s most prominent brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

We recently launched Far Cry 6, the most ambitious Far Cry game to date, featuring the talented Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo. Our studio has also led the development of the newest game in the Watch Dogs franchise – Watch Dogs: Legion (2020), a stand out for its tech and design work, play as anyone gameplay in an open world, and rich and detailed rendition of a future London. Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018) was Ubisoft Toronto’s first new IP, which seamlessly blended physical and digital gameplay. Splinter Cell Blacklist was the first title released by Ubisoft Toronto in 2013. We have an exciting roadmap of projects for the future and can’t wait to share more details.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we constantly strive to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.

Job Description

On being an Associate Art Director at Ubisoft Toronto:

As an Associate Art Director at Ubisoft Toronto, you will be working together with the team at Massive Entertainment to create a new story-driven open-world video game set in the Star Wars galaxy. Our goal is to create a game and a story that bring both new and lifelong fans on an immersive and outstanding journey, which will stay with them for years to come.

You will be at the helm of the creation of a rich, captivating, meaningful world players will immerse themselves in. You are fundamental to a game’s development: a member of the core team, the connection between the creative vision and the artists, the voice of the art team, and a brand ambassador.

You’re the art director in charge of setting the visual style for the game and working with concept artists, 3D Artists, and technical teams to achieve your vision. You will partner with marketing and brand management teams to put together guidelines for communicating your artistic vision in promotional material.

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the creative director, producer and core creative team to define the vision of a game;
• Work with the technical teams to push the technical constraints within the artistic vision;
• Partner with lead artists to develop the artistic tone (set the ambiance; explore locations, key moments, emotional contrasts, characters, etc.);
• Create the visual style guide of a game (put together mood boards, references, and descriptions);
• Coordinate and oversee the art team throughout production;
• Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints;
• Provide leadership and constructive feedback to achieve quality;
• Collaborate with members of interdependent teams in all stages of development;
• Participate in recruitment to build the artistic team & foster their growth.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Relevant experience on a game team;
• Shipped titles in a relevant role;
• 2+ years leadership experience;
• Knowledge of Photoshop and 3D software (e.g. 3DS Max);
• Understanding of art fundamentals and artistic culture;
• Be curious and sensible about new technologies and evolution within the game industry;
• A highly creative, collaborative, and empathetic spirit;
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, presentation, and mentorship skills;
• Ability to accept feedback and adapt to it.

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, skills, and any games shipped
• A portfolio of your best work (provide a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

Additional Information

We Offer:

• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Six weeks of vacation
• An enhanced parental leave program
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Relocation Assistance
• Bonus (If Applicable)

Life at Ubisoft

At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.

When you’re a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. You’ll have opportunities to be challenged, learn and grow in your role. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within game development while working with Ubisoft’s most powerful technologies – from game engines to performance capture and more. Annual performance reviews and salary increases will help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer hybrid remote work options, six weeks of vacation for all employees, an enhanced parental leave program, a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development.

We celebrate the big and small moments together – with virtual events, get togethers, giveaways and more. In addition to our “right to disconnect” philosophy, the studio offers a variety of health and wellness initiatives including yoga, an on-site gym, flexible work hours, and other programs to create a better, sustainable work environment for our teams.

We encourage you to read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.

Join Us!

At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our players and community, celebrates the individuality of our team members and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence and care.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations are available upon request.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different kinds of experiences. That’s why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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