Job Description
- Full-time
- Project: Bifrost
- Department: Art
- Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)
Company Description
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People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost & Victoria are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Bifrostis a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF’s European studios.
Job Description
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To visualize conceptuallycoherent world elements and to guide and inspire game content creators
- Create environments for our games and ensure a consistent art style is maintained across the game
- Research and collect valuable visual reference material
- Provide feedback to less experienced peers
- Consider the gameplay implications of the design and the overall player experience
- Communication with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create engaging concepts
- Occasionally conduct onboarding to new hires
Qualifications
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- Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points
- Solid traditional drawing skills and visual knowledge of human anatomy
- Ability to show visual storytelling within an environment design
- Traditional art skills along with core graphic design competencies (composition and layout, typography, color and light)
- Ability to work with several development teams, while maintaining consistency of design
- Vector art creation (Flash, Illustrator) is a plus
- 3D software knowledge (Maya/Max/SketchUp) is a plus
Additional Information
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Canada:
- Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
- 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
US
- 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
- 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
- Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.