3D Character Artist
Job Description
Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate 3D Character Artist to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/console project. This innovative game will blend the features of action-RPG/survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
As part of a team based in Montreal, you will participate in creating 3D clothes and characters for a cross-platform project.
- Creating high- and low-resolution characters (under next-gen constraints)
- Creating characters’ clothing and all their accessories
- Performing UV / texturing / material balancing on organic and hard-surface models
Skills & Requirements
Requirements:
- Understanding of the technical constraints of cross-platform (consoles/PC/mobile) production
- Knowledge of the process behind clothing/garment and accessory creation (patterns, folds/draping, detailing)
- Strong understanding of anatomy
- Familiar with the creation of hair assets for real-time production
- Clear understanding of requirements for modeling topologies (high and low resolution)
- Expert knowledge of traditional 3D modeling tools (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.)
- Expert knowledge of production tools (or similar): ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop
- Familiar with PBR material pipelines
- Knowledge of advanced baking techniques (normal, AO, cavity map, roughness, metalness, etc.)
- Ability to interpret 2D concepts/sketches correctly when creating 3D models
- Production experience with Unity or Unreal
- Understanding of the production requirements related to rigging and shader production is an asset
- Knowledge of Substance Designer, 3D Coat, and Marmoset Toolbag is an asset
Profile:
- Ability to adapt to a wide range of graphical styles
- Passion for video games
- Strong knowledge of the visual arts (architecture, design, film, comics, games, etc.)
- Open-minded and curious
- Self-critical
- Organized, efficient, and independent
- Great attitude towards feedback, and a desire to constantly improve
About the Company
Join the Game!
Gameloft’s mission is to amaze the world, so everyone can enjoy a moment of happiness.
We have been proudly crafting games since 2000, two of which are featured in App Annie's “Top 10 iOS Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads.” Talented Gameloft employees from all over the world have created established franchises, such as Asphalt®, *Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat *and Dungeon Hunter.
We put passion into every pixel of our games. It’s at the core of what we do every day, and major rights holders including Disney®, LEGO®, Universal, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, etc. recognize Gameloft’s creativity and trust us to produce awesome gaming experiences.
We are part of Vivendi—one of the world’s largest media groups—giving us the mana and resources to set our expectations high and aim for the very best.
All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.
Why Join the World of Gameloft?
- Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!
- Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
- Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
- Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!
What We Offer
- Flexible schedule
- 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.)
- Friday 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)
We want to get to know you!