PACK TEAM LEAD / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - 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 Pack Team Lead / Artistic Director to join its Packaging team.
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 the packaging team and working in collaboration with the production teams and producer, as well as the local and off-site art director, the successful candidate will be in charge of ensuring the best possible quality for our games’ marketing assets (banners, packaging, icons, etc.).
· Taking part in the creation of guidelines that allow for the reconciliation of artistic directives with design choices and technical limitations
· Ensuring quality as well as adherence to any associated technical constraints by providing feedback and artistic and technical support to the 2D and 3D artists
· Managing, advising and coordinating the 2D and 3D teams 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 organisation and attention to detail in one’s work
· Supervising and taking part in the creation of high-quality backgrounds, environments and modular kits (organic, mechanical, architecture) for next-generation mobile platforms
· Optimising the quality of assets created by 2D and 3D artists
· Modifying artwork created by 2D and 3D artists in accordance with feedback provided by various stakeholders
Requirements
· At least 5 years’ experience in 2D or 3D art, 1 year as lead
· Mastery of traditional 3D workflows (Max, Maya, mental ray, V-Ray)
· Solid understanding of camera work, as well as rendering, lighting and shading processes
· In-depth knowledge of the use of 2D manipulation tools (Photoshop, Illustrator)
· Strong understanding of concept- and illustration-art creation with the ability to create rough drafts
· Familiar with topological constraints in modeling (high and low resolutions)
· Mastery of texture- and materials-creation techniques including “baking” (Normal, AO, Cavity, Spec, Gloss)
· Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modeling, UI design)
· Previous experience in graphic design, logo creation and typography
Skills and Profile
· Solid knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, with the ability to meticulously reproduce proportions, shapes and details
· Strong knowledge of various visual domains (architecture, design, film, comics, games, etc.)
· Basic knowledge of branding and marketing
· Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems (TortoiseSVN, Perforce, etc.)
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Open, curious and self-critical
· Organised, efficient and independent
*Important*
In order to consider your application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website or portfolio if you have one.
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!