Technical Artist (VFX/Lighting/Rendering)

Description

Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? You’ve found the right place!

Gameloft, the largest mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is seeking a Technical Artist (VFX/Lighting/Rendering) to join its Video department.

Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

As part of the Cinematics team, the successful candidate will take part in producing trailers for Gameloft’s latest creations. The candidate will be responsible for the quality of the shaders and lighting in the 3D scenes, creating the atmosphere and look desired by the art director, and will be also responsible for creating high-resolution special effects elements and simulations.

• Complete lighting and rendering tasks in V-Ray
• Optimize, improve and develop textures and shaders for high-resolution productions in V-Ray
• Manage rendering tasks and send them to the rendering bank
• Produce 3D special effects (hair, fabric, particles, physical simulations)
• Optimize scenes to prepare for submission
• Rigging/Skinning
• Help produce 3D elements

Skills and Profile

• Proficient in 3ds Max 2012 / V-Ray
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in lighting and shade production
• In-depth knowledge of the 3D creation field
• Excellent artistic sense
• Able to work within tight deadlines
• Open to criticism while also possessing an excellent ability to communicate ideas
• Able to teach and share methods with other team members
• Knowledge of 3D production pipelines
• Knowledge of other simulation or effects software/plug-ins (RealFlow, AfterBurn, FumeFX, PhysX, etc.)
• Experience with MAXScript programming
• Experience with After Effects an asset
• Able to work as part of a team

*Important*

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a portfolio or other samples of your work (demos, images, animation, websites, etc.). Please make sure to provide us with the address of your website or portfolio.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

Why work for Gameloft?

• Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
• Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
• Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
• Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
• Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discounts with different companies, etc.)
• Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance