Artiste Sénior / Senior Artist

Toronto
Art – Art /
Full Time /
Hybrid
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent for our talent team in Toronto. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation*
Employer Paid Benefits*
Additional Flex Healthcare Spending*
Parental leave and Kin care*
RRSP Matching*
Company Events such as movie night, trivia, game shows & more…
*Only applies to full-time positions.

Nous sommes actuellement à la recherche d'un(e) Artiste de jeu sénior passionné(e) pour rejoindre notre studio de Toronto ou Montréal. Vous aurez l'opportunité de collaborer avec certains des meilleurs talents créatifs et analytiques au sein d'un studio de développement de jeux mobiles hautement rentable. Vous pourrez aussi bénéficier de nombreux avantages, du respect de la qualité de vie des employés ainsi que du temps personnel.

Pour être pris(e) en considération, vous DEVEZ nous fournir un lien vers un portfolio en ligne, un site web ou un fichier PDF présentant des œuvres récentes lors de la candidature.

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We’re currently looking for a passionate Senior Game Artist to join our Toronto or Montreal studio.  You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the top creative and analytical talent in a highly profitable mobile game development studio with an array of perks and respect for employee quality of life and personal time.

**In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website, or a PDF showcasing recent artwork upon application.

RESPONSABILITÉS

    • Création d'une gamme variée d'œuvres d'art pour les mises à jour et les fonctionnalités des projets : personnages, environnements et objets de jeu.
    • Collaboration étroite avec les équipes de développement artistique et d'interface utilisateur pour créer des visuels cohérents.
    • Collaboration avec une équipe hautement motivée pour concrétiser la vision du projet.
    • Communication avec l'équipe d'art technique pour garantir que tous les éléments répondent aux besoins de mise en place.
    • Production d'un jeu amusant et unique qui sera apprécié par des milliers de joueurs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Creating a diverse range of artwork for project updates and features: characters, environments, and game objects.
    • Working closely with the Art and UI Development teams to create cohesive visuals.
    • Collaborating with a highly motivated team to realize the project vision.
    • Communicating with the technical art team to ensure all assets meet implementation needs.
    • Producing a fun & unique game that will be enjoyed by thousands of players.

QUALIFICATIONS

    • Maîtrise des produits principaux de la suite Adobe Creative, en particulier Photoshop.
    • Polyvalence des styles : du simple dessin animé à l'art de la peinture, en passant par l'art en rendu qui donne l'impression d'être en 3D.
    • Capacité à produire un travail vibrant, dynamique et excitant.
    • Compréhension approfondie des principes clés pour créer un art accrocheur sur de petits écrans.
    • Un portfolio bien développé démontrant des travaux sur des personnages, des environnements et des objets de jeu.
    • Attitude professionnelle et esprit d'équipe.
    • Capacité à fournir des estimations précises et à assurer le suivi de mandats soumis à des contraintes de temps.
    • Personnalité flexible et collaborative ; capacité à écouter, réceptivité aux commentaires et suivi des révisions.
    • Excellentes compétences en communication ; capacité à articuler clairement des idées et à fournir des commentaires objectifs.
    • Expérience en animation 2D et en motion graphics est un plus.
    • Minimum de 4 ans d'expérience professionnelle dans le domaine des jeux mobiles.

QUALIFICATIONS

    • Expertise with the core products in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop.
    • Style versatility: from simple cartoon, painterly art to rendered art that looks 3D. 
    • Able to produce work that is vibrant, dynamic, and exciting.
    • Deep understanding of key principles for creating eye-catching art on small screens.
    • A well-developed portfolio demonstrating character, environment, and game object work.
    • A professional attitude and team player.
    • Ability to provide accurate estimates and follow through with time-sensitive assignments.
    • Flexible and collaborative personality; ability to listen, receptive to feedback and follow through on revisions.
    • Strong communication skills; able to clearly articulate ideas and provide objective feedback.
    • Experience with 2D Animation and motion graphics is a plus.
    • Minimum 4 years of work experience in the mobile gaming space. 

POINTS BONIS

    • Expérience avec Blender 3D.
    • Passion et enthousiasme pour les jeux, avec une compréhension approfondie des mécanismes de jeu populaires.
    • À l'aise avec l'intégration et la formation de nouveaux membres d'équipe.
    • Expérience en conception graphique et mise en page.

NICE TO HAVE

    • Experience using Blender 3D
    • Passion and enthusiasm for games, with a deep understanding of popular game mechanics.
    • Comfortable with onboarding and training new team members.
    • Graphic design and layout experience.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.