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 3D Animator to collaborate on its next
generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.
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 a member of
the art team, you will be responsible for character animations of ambitious 3D
games for the iPhone & iPad, from the first concept phases to the
completion of the project.
- Creating believable,
high-quality animations and directly participating in implementing them in
games.
- Active involvement in
the game creation process by interacting with the game designer and art
director.
- Effectively
contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform
constraints.
- Meeting project
deadlines/milestones as set by project leads.
- Providing guidance and
training to junior animators.
Requirements
- Over 4 years’
experience in 3D Studio Max and Character Studio.
- Over 4 years’ games industry experience
- Clear understanding of
character motion, physics-based motion and of the fundamental principles
of animation.
- Excellent
rigging/skinning skills with low to medium polygon counts.
- Able to define and
execute creative and stylish animations (vehicles, objects, characters).
- Working experience on
PC or consoles is a major asset.
- A solid background in
academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration is a major asset.
- Applicants must
provide demo reel or website address to be considered for this position.
This demo should demonstrate a great understanding of all essential
animation concepts and showing the ability to convey emotion through
movement.
Skills
and Profile
- Video game enthusiast
- Knowledgeable in
contemporary media (web, games, comics, film, animation, etc.)
- Open-minded and outward-looking
- Auto-Critique;
- Organized and efficient;
- Ability to work unsupervised;
- Able to work under pressure.
*Important*
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a demo
reel or a website address that demonstrate a great understanding of all
essential animation concepts and showing the ability to convey emotion through
movement.
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,
discount with different companies, etc.)
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Flexible hours, paid
personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance