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!
Following the development of many successful titles on iPhone such as the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, Gangstar and Asphalt franchises, Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking a World Art Support Coordinator to collaborate on its next generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.
Gameloft creates games for smartphones, feature phones and tablets, as well as new digital platforms such as set-top boxes, connected TVs and HTML5 browsers. 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 a team based in Montreal with international reach, you will supervise the collaboration of pre-production and production teams for various mobile projects with varied graphical universes.
Working under the World Art Director, the Coordinator’s main duties will be to manage task assignment and ensure the evolution of the projects within the local art team. The Coordinator will ensure that the instructions and comments have been followed before submitting to local teams and the head office.
• Supervise the team at all levels (planning, task assignment and monitoring various production cycles)
• Ensure the quality of the work and that the instructions of the art director have been followed (concept art, character modeling, background modeling, storyboards, animations, etc.)
• Ensure that delivery deadlines are met
• Keep in constant communication with international teams (validation of technical limitations, schedule)
• Provide logistical support to team members in order for them to perform their tasks in the best possible conditions
Requirements
• At least 2 years’ experience in 2D/3D video game production (console/mobile)
• Experience managing teams in a creative and specialized environment
• Excellent organizational skills and determination
• Degree or good experience in management
• Able to organize a team following a strict and changing agenda
• Able to manage, motivate and work with a team under pressure
• Able to provide clear and precise reports to supervisors
• Able to work daily in English (written, spoken, in order to manage and share ideas)
• Able to be creative regarding every detail in a project from beginning to end, while keeping a global perspective (within the framework of the project)
• Knowledge of 2D/3D
Profile:
• Your organizational skills, sense of detail and methodical mind allow you to offer suggestions to boost team spirit and improve the team’s efficiency
• You are always ready to find solutions to problems arising from multiple tasks and changing deadlines
• You are aware of the importance of delivering projects on time
• You are able to evaluate teams according to given instructions and quality of execution
• You have a good critical sense in terms of art and graphic creation and you are able to make relevant comments
• You are passionate about video games
*Important*
In order for us to consider your application, we will need your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please indicate the address of your website and portfolio if you have one.
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 various companies, etc.)
• Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance