Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking a talented Senior/Lead VFX Artist to join our production team in Montreal.
Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com
Main tasks and responsibilities
• Create, and implement real-time particle effects and animated shaders
• Model, texture, animate, light and optimize VFX assets under direction of Lead Artists
• Maintain a consistent art style under the direction of the Lead Artist and the Art Director.
• Be willing to learn (and teach) new tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers and other members of the art team and works closely with the tools and engine depts.
• Be meticulous and organized in the approach to tasks, adhering to pipeline workflow.
Skills and Profile
• At least 3 years experience with creating FX for video games
• Solid Technical abilities to aid in creating new visual effects art pipelines.
• Comfortable using scripting tools to trigger effects based on game events
• Able to conceptualize and animate natural and fantastical effects (water, smoke, foliage, dust, fabric, spells, and explosions)
• Ability to take direction, accepts feedback, and responds to criticism positively.
• Experience in Photoshop or After Effects is preferred.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Self motivated with strong work ethic.
• Video game enthusiast
• Demonstrate visual effects ability
• Open-minded and outward-looking.
• Be enthusiastic and ready to take on new challenges.
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:
montreal-job@gameloft.com
Applicants with no portfolio will not be considered. 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.