VFX Artist

Description

Are you interested in working for an exciting company that is redefining the way people play video games? Do you want to work for a world-class company in a fun, rewarding environment in Toronto? Then Gameloft is the company for you!

Gameloft, an international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles, is seeking a VFX Artist to join our Toronto Studio.

Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation and Freemium games. Previous hit games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta, Zombie Infection, Modern Combat 3, Let’s Golf! 3, Order & Chaos, Dungeon Hunter, N.O.V.A., Green Farm, 9mm, Spiderman Toxic city, NFL 2010, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2009, Real Soccer 2009, New York Nights, Assassin’s Creed, LOST, Brain Challenge, Asphalt: Street Rules, and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D.

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 work closely with the tools and engine departments

Be meticulous and organized in the approach to tasks, adhering to pipeline workflow

Requirements

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

Desired Skills / Extras

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
Video game enthusiast
Demonstrate visual effects ability
Open-minded and outward-looking
Be enthusiastic and ready to take on new challenges

*Important*

Please include your resume, motivation letter and portfolio with your application.

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.

Why work for Gameloft?

Join one of the most exciting industrial sectors today, whose partners and clients include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, and telecommunication carriers
Experience an exceptional, dynamic, demanding and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
Work in an international environment where you can communicate with other countries and cultures on a daily basis
Enjoy excellent local working conditions (good office space quality, located in Toronto)
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of downloadable video games. For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare, DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation®Network.

Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO™, Ferrari, Shrek, CSI, Spider-Man and Brothers in Arms allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge.

Gameloft is present on all the continents with its own production studios, employing over 3,500 developers, and distributes its games in over 100 countries. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

For more information go to www.gameloft.com.

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