3D Artist (Mobile Game)

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 annually

IGG Canada - Elevate Your Career in Mobile Game Development

Join IGG Canada, a premier mobile game studio nestled at 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, Canada(move-in soon). Our studio boasts stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay. With ample space, cutting-edge technology, and an inspiring environment, IGG Canada is where innovation thrives. As a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company, we specialize in crafting and operating captivating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG has consistently strived to be a leading publisher and developer of multiplayer games. With a global reach spanning platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and more, we've solidified our presence through strategic partnerships. Operating studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (inaugurated in 2013), we invite you to be part of our mission to captivate players worldwide.

Position: 3D Artist

Game Project:Join our talented team to work on a cutting-edge 3D simulation mobile game!

Report to: 3D Lead

Hiring Level: intermediate

Start Date:ASAP
Location: 8th floor - 988 West Broadway, Vancouver (fully on-site)

Employment Terms:

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience:Initial 3-month contract
• 1-3 years of relevant experience:Initial 1-year contract
• More than 3 years of relevant experience:Permanent position

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review
2. Art Test: Demonstrate your skills
3. Interviews: Get to know our team and discuss your experience
4. Offer: Join us and make a difference in the gaming world

Job Responsibilities:

• Able to create low & high-quality models (character and hard surface) with limited polygons in short time period base on the pre-existing art designs;
• Need to be proficient in the application of hand-painted PBR, understand the logic of card rendering, and have a good sense of color compositions and overall aesthetics.
• Communicate with other art-related subdivisions, improving the overall character quality.
• Able to iterate on sketches (eg. adding more detail)
• Able to multitask many related elements
• Work exp. with AI tools is a plus.
• Exp. with Unity is a big plus.

Requirements:

• Fluent in Zbrush, Maya or Max, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Portfolio displaying a variety of professional and personal pieces in different art styles (realistic style is a must), and must include character work.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to do what's needed in a fast-moving environment.
• Can work well both independently and closely with other artists.
• Able to adopt fast-past work environment
• Good verbal communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Legally eligible to work in Canada - we are unable to sponsor work permits for candidates applying for this position.
• Previous experience with the development and shipment of AAA titles is a bonus.
• Experience working and placing assets into a game engine (Unreal, Unity) is a plus.
  

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch time.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Monthly team lunch.
• Gifts for employees' children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.