Ubisoft is Looking For Casting Specialist at Toronto, ON Full Time

Our Studio:
Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented people from around the world. 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 some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

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

Job Description

The Casting Specialist will support production and the motion capture department by casting and coordinating talent for voice over sessions, motion capture shoots, and face scans.

The daily life of a Casting Specialist at Ubisoft Toronto:
Working with our production teams to assess casting needs and propose talent for performance capture and voice-over sessions.

Create workback schedules pertaining to casting.

Send out breakdowns, select candidates and schedule auditions.

Book audition facilities and ensure logistics of the auditions run smoothly.

Direct talent during casting sessions and call backs.

Provide production with casting feedback/shortlist after each casting session.

Contact talent or agents to check availability and book talent.

Provide quotes for talent and casting budgets.

Send offers and draft/negotiate talent and services agreements (including US and overseas performers).

Schedule meetings with actors, managers, agents, etc.

Provide support to production and facilitate all casting needs.

Coordinate documentation for talent immigration purposes.

Arrange travel and send materials to performers.

Greet talent and ensure they have everything needed for their session.

Create and ensure talent contracts, timesheets and NDAs are signed. File work s, contracts, and follow-up with finance.

Build and maintain relationships with talent, agents, directors, ACTRA, AFBS, etc.; and

Create and maintain actor tracking lists and databases; Carry out all other related tasks.

Qualifications

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.

Able to work at the speed of the business and meet tight deadlines.

Strong interest in casting.

Strong knowledge of Office Suite (Excel, Word, TEAMS etc.) + familiarity with project management software (e.g., Click Up, Jira).

Basic audio editing skills.

Basic understanding of how to operate a video camera (framing, focus, etc.).

Excellent time management.

Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with ACTRA preferred.

5+ years of experience casting for voice-over, film or television productions or talent agency(ies).

Diploma or Degree in project management, audio, film/TV production or any other related field.

We Offer:
A hybrid, flexible work model

Five weeks of vacation + one week office closure around the December holidays

An enhanced parental leave program

Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

(Optional) RRSP contribution

Relocation Assistance (If Applicable)

Bonus (If Applicable)

Additional Information

You can learn more about Life at Ubisoft here: https://toronto.ubisoft.com/life-at-ubisoft/

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 player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team 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 2SLGBTQIA+. Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.

Please 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.

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

Ubisoft’s Mission

Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment 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 key to creating worlds where both 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.

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.