3D Character Artist Senior

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! Were 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.

As part of a co-development team based in Montreal you will help shape the look and feel of the games characters and contribute to building a world full of life and personality.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Help define and develop the visual style contributing ideas and supporting art direction throughout production.
• Collaborate on the implementation of new techniques and automation processes to improve the character production pipeline.
• Create high- and low-resolution characters under next-gen constraints.
• Creating characters fantasy creatures and monsters.
• Perform UV mapping texturing and material balancing on both organic and hard-surface models.

Qualifications :

Requirements

• Understanding of the technical constraints of cross-platform (consoles/PC/mobile) production
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and character structure.
• Proficiency in stylized hair creation techniques (not using hair cards).
• Expertise in 3D modeling tools (3ds Max Maya Blender etc.).
• Expert use of production software such as ZBrush Substance Painter Marvelous Designer Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of the hand-painted texture techniques and experience with PBR pipelines.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques (normal AO cavity roughness metalness etc.).
• Ability to interpret and translate 2D concepts/sketches into high-quality 3D models.
• Production experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Understanding rigging and shader requirements is a plus.
• Shader creation experience in Unity is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Substance Designer 3D Coat and Marmoset Toolbag is also a plus.

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

Benefits:

• Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies;
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly creative environment;
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.

What Gameloft offers:

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
• 21-day paid vacation 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days;
• Medical insurance psychologist;
• Parental leave;
• Own educational platform with courses training programs certifications;
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
• Technical support and equipment.

Additional Information :

To consider your application we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. Your portfolio will convey technical mastery and a natural eye for artistic creativity and design. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time