LEAD 3D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST - 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 Lead 3D Environment Artist 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
As part of a Montreal-based team, you will supervise and take part in the production of environments, decor, and 3D assets for a AAA-quality 3D, photorealistic FPS (first-person shooter) on a next-generation mobile platform.
- Working in collaboration with the production team, producer and local art director
- Supervising and taking part in the creation of high-quality backgrounds, environments and modular kits (organic, mechanical, architecture) for next-generation mobile platforms
- Taking part in the creation of guidelines that allow for the reconciliation of artistic directives, with design choices and technical limitations
- Overseeing quality as well as adherence to any associated technical constraints
- Managing, advising and coordinating the environment artist team to produce work that meets the required quality standards and the provided deadlines
- Taking an active role in recruitment (selecting CVs and portfolios, correcting tests, conducting interviews, etc.)
- Providing reports to the project’s art director as well as exhibiting organization and attention to detail in one’s work
Requirements
- Mastery of traditional 3D modelling workflows (Max or Maya), of creating textures and materials compatible with rendering models, and of physically based rendering (PBR)
- Mastery of next-gen production tools: ZBrush, xNormal, Quixel SUITE, Substance Designer/Painter, Knald (Albedo, Roughness, Normal, Spec, AO, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of lighting, shading and baking techniques
- Strong artistic foundation (understanding of colour, composition and lighting)
- Experience with real-time modular production environments and mastery of one or more production frameworks (minimum one Unity- or UDK-based AAA production to one’s name)
- Up to date on technical capabilities of next-generation mobile platforms
Skills and Profile
- Interest in photorealistic graphical worlds
- Strong knowledge of various visual domains (architecture, design, film, comics, games, etc.)
- Open, curious and self-critical
- Organised, efficient and independent
- Motivated and passionate about video games
*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.
Please forward this 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!