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Special Effects Artist
at Ubisoft in Montreal
Ubisoft, producer, editor and distributor of video games, interactive software, and multimedia applications situated in a loft in the heart of Mile-End, Montreal, offers a stimulating work environment where creativity, friendliness and leading edge technology are how what we pride ourselves in. You will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of social advantages, packaged with the strong possibility of advancement, as well as profit from a learning environment allowing you to get hands on experience with the latest innovations of your field.
Purpose of Position:
The person in this position is responsible for designing and integrating basic special effects requiring one or 2 chains of particles (ex.: fire, water, rain) while following artistic direction and respecting technological limitations and deadlines.
Missions:
The main and routine tasks of the SFX Artist are to:
-Become familiar with game design documents and identify special effects opportunities and needs
-Look for reference images and videos matching desired effects
-Have Artistic Director validate references
-Check with programmers to see if the intended special effects are viable in the engine and propose alternative solutions and / or developments where needed
-Model elements needed to create special effects
-Create textures according to effects’ specific needs
-Create particle systems for desired effect
-Check effect quality once imported into the game and make necessary improvements where needed
-Correct bugs detected by testers or other technicians to eliminate anomalies
-Carry out all other related tasks
Training:
Attestation of College Studies in game-oriented modeling or any other equivalent training.
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 1 to 3 year experience in modeling, texturing, lighting and imaging or any other relevant experience.
Other Skills :
-Good observation skills
-Have good sense of detail
-Capacity of doing teamwork
-Able to take critic and keep up with changes
-Have initiative and be proactive
-Able to work under pressure
-Being creative (originality and resourceful in finding solutions)
Purpose of Position:
The person in this position is responsible for designing and integrating basic special effects requiring one or 2 chains of particles (ex.: fire, water, rain) while following artistic direction and respecting technological limitations and deadlines.
Missions:
The main and routine tasks of the SFX Artist are to:
-Become familiar with game design documents and identify special effects opportunities and needs
-Look for reference images and videos matching desired effects
-Have Artistic Director validate references
-Check with programmers to see if the intended special effects are viable in the engine and propose alternative solutions and / or developments where needed
-Model elements needed to create special effects
-Create textures according to effects’ specific needs
-Create particle systems for desired effect
-Check effect quality once imported into the game and make necessary improvements where needed
-Correct bugs detected by testers or other technicians to eliminate anomalies
-Carry out all other related tasks
Training:
Attestation of College Studies in game-oriented modeling or any other equivalent training.
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 1 to 3 year experience in modeling, texturing, lighting and imaging or any other relevant experience.
Other Skills :
-Good observation skills
-Have good sense of detail
-Capacity of doing teamwork
-Able to take critic and keep up with changes
-Have initiative and be proactive
-Able to work under pressure
-Being creative (originality and resourceful in finding solutions)
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Published on 08-21-2009
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