Job Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Founded in 2006 with a core team of just 11 developers, Ubisoft Sofia has grown into a leading AAA game development studio, now comprising over 220 professionals. Initially focused on platform ports and smaller-scale projects, the studio has steadily expanded its capabilities and reputation within the global Ubisoft network.

As of 2025, Ubisoft Sofia has contributed 22 titles across major gaming platforms and technologies. The team’s creative and technical expertise has supported some of Ubisoft’s most iconic franchises, including Assassin’s Creed®, Tom Clancy’s®, and Prince of Persia®.

A longstanding co-development partner on the Assassin’s Creed series, Ubisoft Sofia has played an essential role in bringing to life acclaimed titles such as Black Flag, Origins, Valhalla, Mirage, and most recently, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released in March 2025. Sofia team’s contributions reflect their ongoing importance within the franchise and over the years, the studio has led production on five major Assassin’s Creed projects, including AC Liberation, AC Rogue, The Curse of the Pharaohs (AC Origins DLC), Dawn of Ragnarök (AC Valhalla expansion), AC Mirage for iPhone and iPad and AC Shadows for MacOS.

Today, Ubisoft Sofia stands as a creative force in the region, continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling, design, and innovation in the world of interactive entertainment.

Your role

As a FX Artist you will be responsible for creating high quality visual effects with a focus on their aesthetic values, while remaining within technical restrictions. You will work together with Concept, Lighting and Texture Artists, Game and Level Designers to ensure that all the elements of the game are artistically consistent and compelling.

Your daily adventure

CREATE

Punchy, juicy and compelling in-game visual effects within the scope of the Project’s level of visual fidelity and style

COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY

With Designers, Artists and Programmers in order to achieve aesthetic excellence

WORK WITHIN TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS

Of the platform, the project and the engine

Qualifications

Your skills

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Game development experience

A good sense of visual pacing and rhythm

A good sense of visual composition and the micro-storytelling that is done within the realm of FX work

Understanding of particle systems and geometry based visual effects

Experience with Photoshop

Experience with 3ds Max or equivalent 3D package

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Ability to manage your own time and work within deadlines

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Collaborate effectively with other team members

Good level of English

PROBLEM-SOLVER

Proactively search for the best solution

ENTHUSIASM

Interest and desire to work in the game development industry and develop your artistic skills

ADVANTAGES

Experience with animation

Experience with VFX video compositing

Experience with Houdini or Embergen

Additional Information

We offer

Multicultural & friendly working environment

Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games

Flexible working hours & additional days off

Private medical health & dental care

Employee assistance program

Learning & knowledge sharing programs

International trainings & conferences

Top location next to Borisova Garden Park

Public transport card & food vouchers

Gifts for special occasions

Free games & game dev merchandise

Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English and a demo-reel or portfolio

All applications will be reviewed with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.