Hasta La Motion!

We are currently looking for a highly skilled & motivated Canadian based individual with a passion for video games for our Quebec City studio. The ideal candidate has knowledge of special effects, materials, and particle systems. Knowledge of scripting and shader creation are a plus.

· Create high quality, real-time effects
· Maintain a consistent art style under the direction of the Art Director
· Work with particle editing in a 3D package (preferably 3ds Max)
· Work closely with technical staff to fine tune and complete the animation system

· Bachelor’s degree in film/animation, graphic design or related field preferred
· 2-3 years of experience in CGI animation and/or video games
· Work well in a team environment with the ability to collaborate with Design, Programming and Art Directors
· Highly experienced in 3ds Max and Photoshop
· Ability to create the quality of work necessary for Wii and/or XBox 360
· Strong attention to detail and a good understanding of color theory, lighting and composition
· Ability to create all artwork required for the FX such as modeling, skinning, animation or lighting
· Understand how to recreate FX in a particle editor and have strong texturing skills
· Must accurately concept material, identifying the correct approach for the given task
· Experience creating both photo-realistic and non-photo-realistic visual effects
· Great communication skills, both written and verbal
· An understanding of computer graphic fundamentals and video game art production pipelines
· Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines
· Willingness to observe, absorb and modify own work based on many avenues of artistic criticism
· Technical skills such as scripting and shader creation a plus

· Competitive basic wage rate – competitive salary
· Collective benefit plan including full family coverage for medical, dental and optometric care
· Relocation packages offered to candidates from outside the city or country. (Help in obtaining the necessary visa, etc.)
· Flexible vacation and statutory holidays
· One week paid vacation between Christmas and New Year’s
· The position is 40 hours a week – Monday through Friday, on site.

Please submit the following directly to: seniorjobs@longtailstudios.com

· Cover letter
· Current CV / Resume
· Samples of your Effects Work both in game and personal works.
· Please reference the job title 3d FX ARTIST in the subject line of your email.