Kick-start your career in the industry with a paid apprenticeship and spend the summer learning from the studio’s top talent.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

Be Inspired.
Be Creative.
Compete in one of six disciplines to win an apprenticeship at Ubisoft Toronto.
Be NEXT.
Last year, 12 students made the transition from student to game developer at Ubisoft Toronto through this program. Are you NEXT?

3D Art
In the 3D Art challenge (previously the Modelling challenge) create a 3D video game environment diorama of one of the scenes provided in an outlined story. Incorporate details and complexity that support your interpretation.

Animation
New this year! Choose from one of two animation challenges – Cinematic Animation or Gameplay Animation – and create a 3D CG animation that shows off your skills. Submissions should highlight your attention to detail, use of believable body mechanics and creativity.

Programming
Through this technical gameplay challenge, you will create and submit a game made entirely in C++ using a provided API. The API will be available for download one month before the challenge weekend.

Level Design
Apply your design sensibilities across the two-part Level Design challenge that will represent the production journey a mission takes, from its earliest “on paper” pitch to its very first appearance “on screen.”
Level Design Submissions Now Closed

Technical Art
This challenge is all about creating a technical interpretation of an artistic challenge. Technical Art is a unique melding of art and technical knowledge. Construct the scene described in the 3D Art challenge, and then choose a technical area of focus to help bring your creation to life.

Concept Art
Bring a story to life. In the Concept Art challenge create your submission while paying close attention to broad descriptions and important details that will support your interpretation of the visuals.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
Full details on eligibility and submission requirements can be found within each brief.
Key Dates 2020-2021
3D Art
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
3D Art challenge starts - MARCH 21, 2021 – 11:59 PM
3D Art challenge closes
Animation (Cinematics & Gameplay)
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Animation challenge starts - MARCH 21, 2021 – 11:59 PM
Animation challenge closes
Concept Art
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Concept Art challenge starts - MARCH 21, 2021 – 11:59 PM
Concept Art challenge closes
Tech Art
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Tech Art challenge starts - MARCH 21, 2021 – 11:59 PM
Tech Art challenge closes
Level Design
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Level Design challenge opens - JANUARY 10, 2021 – 11:59 PM
Part 1: Mission Design Document submissions due - JANUARY 25, 2021
Part 2 finalists selected, notified via email
Programming
- NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Programming challenge early brief available - FEBRUARY 19, 2021
API available for download - MARCH 19, 2021
Full challenge brief available for download - MARCH 21, 2021 – 11:59 PM
Programming challenge closes
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Contact
Questions? Please contact next@Ubisoft.com