*TECHNICAL ARTIST (SHADER) - FULL-TIME - GAMELOFT MONTREAL*
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 everywhere? You’ve found the right place!
Following the development of many successful titles on iPhone, such as the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, and Gangstar series, Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking a Technical Artist (Shader) to work on its next AAA mobile franchise.
Gameloft creates games for smartphones, mobile phones and tablets, as well as new digital platforms such as Apple TV and Apple Watch. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. Two million new Gameloft games are downloaded each day! www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The role of a technical artist specialised in shaders is one that requires broad and detailed knowledge of the concepts and tools used in video-game lighting. Experience in creating shaders in real time is essential.
The selected candidate will be tasked with developing, documenting, and overseeing
the work and the methods used by the art team. This position requires someone
who is able to understand technical problems from an artistic perspective,
while working directly with the lead artists and programmers. The
technical artist may be responsible for training artists in new production
techniques and ensuring that those methods are compatible with the game engine.
The ideal candidate must have solid experience in video-game production as well
as strong knowledge of the graphics techniques used in current console games
(PBR – physically based rendering).
Requirements
- Experience in video-game production (minimum 5 years of experience in the video-game industry)
- Complete mastery of 3D-production software solutions (3ds Max and MAXScript are requirements)
- Knowledge of tools used in the parametric creation of materials/textures (Substance Designer, Max Creation Graph)
- Solid technical knowledge of the lighting and rendering fields
- Perfect understanding of traditional and of physically based rendering (PBR) pipeline;
- Deep knowledge of modern shading techniques (OpenGL, HLSL, CG), knowledge of OpenGL ES, and the technical constraints associated with development on current mobile platforms is a plus (performance/memory)
- Mastery of modelling, texturing and special effect fundamentals
Skills and Profile
- Truly interested in the creation of original graphics/visuals
- Experience with digital-film post-production pipelines
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Independent, organised and proactive
*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, if you have one.
Please forward your information to the following address:
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?
· Because you want to take part in the rise of a dynamic, stimulating, and captivating sector!
· Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing!
· Because you want to work within a team made up of people motivated by, and passionate about, their field!
· Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
· 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!
· Because you want to work with renowned partners and clients such as Apple, Google, Nintendo, Disney, Marvel, and many others!
· Because you want to push technology to its limits – to succeed at creating console-quality games for mobile phones!
· Because you’re in search of great working conditions and benefits, all within a modern, friendly space!
· 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!