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 VFX Artist to collaborate on its next generation of iPhone, iPad and
Android games.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of the Artist team, the successful
candidate will be in charge of:
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Creating,
and implementing real-time particle effects and animated shaders;
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Modeling,
texturing, animating, lighting and optimizing VFX assets under direction of the
Lead Artist;
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Maintaining
a consistent art style under the direction of the Lead Artist and the Art
Director;
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Being
willing to learn (and teach) new tools and techniques;
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Collaborating
with designers, programmers and other members of the art team and working
closely with the tools and engine depts.;
- Being meticulous and organized in approaching tasks,
adhering to pipeline workflow.
Skills and Profile
- Experience on at least one AAA production as a VFX Artist;
- Requirement: knowledge of special-effect creation
in a game engine;
- Solid technical abilities to aid in creating new
visual–effect art pipelines;
- Comfortable using scripting tools to trigger
effects based on game events;
- Able to conceptualize and animate very stylized
natural and fantastical effects (environments, creatures, skills);
- Ability to accept feedback, and responds to
criticism positively;
- Experience in Photoshop or After Effects is
preferred. Knowledge of Fume FX is a bonus.
- Good problem-solving abilities;
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic;
- Video game enthusiast;
- Demonstrate visual-effects abilities;
- Open-minded and outward-looking;
- Enthusiastic and ready to take on new challenges.
*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 Join the World of Gameloft?
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Because you want to take part in the rise of a
dynamic, stimulating, and captivating sector!
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Because you want to be part of an exceptional
experience, within a company that is constantly growing!
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Because you want to work within a team made up of
people motivated by, and passionate about, their field!
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Because you want to work with talented people who are
industry pioneers!
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Because you love the idea of expanding your horizons
within a cosmopolitan corporate culture and sharing your know-how with
colleagues at the other end of the Earth!
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Because you want to work with renowned partners and
clients such as Apple, Google, Nintendo, Disney, Marvel, and many others!
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Because you want to push technology to its limits – to
succeed at creating console-quality games for mobile phones!
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Because you’re in search of great working conditions
and benefits, all within a modern, friendly space!
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Or just because you’re looking for a great place to
work!
If one or more of these reasons speak to you, don’t hesitate to apply
now!