3D Generalist Artist (Marketing)

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 25 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With almost 3,000 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!

We are currently looking for a 3D Generalist Artist to be part of our internal creative agency and produce promotional materials for all Gameloft games, from static to animated assets.

From the beginning of your adventure with us, you will be tasked with:

• Designing 3D models, rigs, and animations
• Understanding the underlying technical problems related to 3D productions and recommending practices conducive to producing elements more efficiently
• Rendering high-resolution images and image sequences
• Understanding team dynamics and acting as a cohesive force
• Constantly pushing the limits of the art quality on each project
• Providing a positive impact on the company and team morale; being considered a key resource person by management and artists

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications:

• A diploma of college studies in graphic arts or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Complete command of camera animation and of staging principles
• Solid educational background: anatomy; understanding of physics-related constraints, both mechanical and organic; basic rules of composition; the ability to meticulously reproduce proportions, shapes and details
• Solid educational background: industrial design, understanding of physical constraints related to mechanics, excellent understanding of materials, mastery of colour theory
• Broad knowledge of the visual arts (animated films, games, character design, industrial/automobile design, comics, photography, etc.)
• Versatile and able to adapt to various visual styles/worlds
• Mastery of a variety of 3D-animation production software packages (3ds Max [character studio / Biped, CAT, custom rig], Maya, MotionBuilder, Spine, etc.)
• Experience with render plugins, such as Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift or OctaneRender
• Able to simplify complex or technical ideas
• Mastery of traditional 3D modeling processes (Max or Maya) and of texture and material creation that is compatible with rendering models as well as physically based rendering (PBR)
• Mastery of next-gen production tools: ZBrush, xNormal, Quixel Suite, Substance 3D Designer/Painter, Knald (Albedo, Roughness, Normal, Spec, AO, etc.)
• A passion for video games!

What Gameloft believes in:

We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change.
If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world.

We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.

To help you succeed in your role, we have some cool perks:

What Gameloft offers:

• Flexible schedule
• Friday afternoon off all year round!
• 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions
• Great group insurance program
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
• Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
• Referral program with bonuses
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee

And at the studio itself:

• Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
• Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
• Wednesday happy hours
• A game room
• A rooftop terrace
• Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods
• Fitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)