Description
Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are
passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity,
open-mindedness and creativity are everywhere? You’ve found the right place!
Following the development of many successful titles on iPhone, such as
the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, and Gangstar series,
Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking an Art Director to work on its next AAA
mobile franchise.
Gameloft creates games for smartphones, mobile phones
and tablets, as well as new digital platforms such as Apple TV and Apple Watch.
Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its
games in over 100 countries. Two million new Gameloft games are downloaded each
day! www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will participate and supervise an
artistic production for a AAA photorealistic project. The art director will act
as the primary link between the Montreal studio’s graphics team, the project
manager, the creative director, and the studio art director on a new 3D title
for high-end mobile platforms.
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Defining the game’s
art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art
direction
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Conveying
expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds,
environments, characters), to the graphics team (concept artists, environment
artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent
visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
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Developing high
standards of quality
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Supervising and
approving work completed by the graphics team to ensure that the elements
produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for
quality
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Guiding the
development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
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Providing guidance
and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if
necessary
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Providing reports to
the project manager and the studio art director
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Ensuring that the
artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
Requirements
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A minimum of 5 years
of experience as an art director, senior concept artist, or lead artist on AAA
console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
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Excellent artistic
and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution
sculpting/modelling, UI design)
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Expertise with 2D/3D
next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is
an asset)
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Technical expertise
with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an
asset)
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Able to adapt to
different management/data-monitoring systems (TortoiseSVN, Perforce, etc.)
Skills and Profile
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Passionate about
video games, with a strong interest in photorealistic/cinematic styles
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Demonstrates mastery
of illustration, animation, and graphic design with versatility regarding
backgrounds, characters and UI elements
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Possesses excellent
knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
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Possesses a positive
track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary
graphics teams
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Excellent
knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of
production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
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Tactful and a strong
communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
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Critical with a keen
sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
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Independent, rigorous
and equipped with excellent organisational skills
*Important*
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a
portfolio or other samples of your work (demos, images, animation, websites,
etc.). Please make sure to provide us with the address of your website or
portfolio.
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 Join the World of Gameloft?
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Because you want to take part in the rise of a
dynamic, stimulating, and captivating sector!
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Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience,
within a company that is constantly growing!
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Because you want to work within a team made up of
people motivated by, and passionate about, their field!
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Because you want to work with talented people who are
industry pioneers!
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Because you love the idea of expanding your horizons
within a cosmopolitan corporate culture and sharing your know-how with
colleagues at the other end of the Earth!
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Because you want to work with renowned partners and
clients such as Apple, Google, Nintendo, Disney, Marvel, and many others!
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Because you want to push technology to its limits – to
succeed at creating console-quality games for mobile phones!
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Because you’re in search of great working conditions
and benefits, all within a modern, friendly space!
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Or just because you’re looking for a great place to
work!
If one or more of these reasons speak to you,
don’t hesitate to apply now!