Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking talented VFX Artists to join our new Toronto studio.
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
Experience with creating FX in a game engine or film and television
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.
Experience with a rendering engine such as V-Ray
Knowledge and experience with lighting
Good problem-solving abilities.
Self motivated with strong work ethic.
Must be eligible to work in CANADA
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:
toronto-job@gameloft.com
Applications with no portfolio will not be selected. 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.
About Gameloft
A leading global developer and publisher of downloadable video games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Camerons Avatar, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt, Modern Combat 2 : Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
