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Lead Modeler

LEAD ENVIRONMENT MODELER - MONTREAL

Who We Are

Hello! We’re Cloud Chamber: a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world.

We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.

Oh, almost forgot to mention that we’re currently making the next BioShock!! I know, right? Our passion and love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.

What We Need:

We are looking for a Lead Modeler to work side by side with the Directors and Leads to carry our vision forward. We want you to set the example, leading efforts to help us breathe life into a new and fantastical world.

Together, we will set the stage for a stunning narrative and systems-driven experience. We are looking for someone who has extraordinary modeling and texturing skills. This person needs to communicate direction effectively and manage a team of modelers.

As Lead Modeler of a burgeoning studio, you will be establishing the visual bar for the project, and creating guides for the material pipelines, team structure, performance guidelines, custom tools and software.

What You Will Do:

• Create visually appealing, 3D models of natural and architectural elements based on concept art and/or photo reference while extracting the best / brightest details and exaggerating those to a point of caricature.
• Create and compose modular kits and collection sets to form dramatic, believable spaces.
• Work closely with Art lead/Director to ensure that environments and assets match the quality bar and vision for the game’s direction.
• Communicate effectively with team members, production and management to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met
• Receive, give, and apply feedback effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Find and leverage reference suitable for any subject matter and the ability to deliver it to a team of modelers.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• 5+ years of experience creating high-quality 3D architecture, environments, and props for AAA games and at least 1 shipped title as a Lead.
• Highly proficient in 3ds Max, Maya, and Photoshop.
• Proficient in Z-Brush and Substance Painter.
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction.
• Interest and dedication to advancing your craft, and eagerness to learn new techniques and software, as well as set a standard for other artists.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of artists.
• Strong aesthetic appreciation for composition, proportion, mass, volume, light, lighting and color.
• Experience marrying the spirit of concept art and direction with your own point of view in order to expand on any idea, scene, or asset.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4.
• A Passion for games.
• A plus if you have a Foundation in traditional art with ability to concept ideas.
• A plus if you have a Strong understanding of how objects and architecture are built in the real world.

If all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us, we’d love to meet you. Join us in creating worlds that move people.

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