DON’T NOD is an independent publisher and developer, based in Paris and Montreal, creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, Twin Mirror), RPG (Vampyr), and action (Remember Me) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters, and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment, and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own.

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Why join us?

• You want to bring your talent to the DON’T NOD Montreal team and work on the new narrative game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, led by key members of the team behind Life is Strange;
• You want to join a diverse and committed team, both in its culture and in the content of the games it creates;
• You're looking for an environment where you'll be able to interact with all the teams in a simple and efficient manner;
• You'd like to use your 3D and management skills to contribute to an original and meaningful experience based on its characters.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Montreal studio’s Associate Producer, your role will be to support the environment team and ensure the quality of the visual rendering of the sets within the different constraints of the project.

Your mission will be to:

• Work daily in close collaboration with the creative and artistic direction, production, design and programming teams;
• Ensure the follow-up of production and modeling requests with external partners as well as the internal team;
• Ensure the qualitative and technical follow-up of the elements produced by the team (internal and external);
• Provide supervision of the environment team members and participate in the process of potential future recruitments;
• Design the 3D elements and textures that make up the sets and ensure they reach the desired level of quality.

The must-have skills we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Lead Environment Artist or Senior Environment Artist on the production of at least one 3D game ("AA" or "AAA");
• A good knowledge of the Unreal 4/5 engine;
• Proficiency with 3DS Max and/or Maya and/or Blender, as well as Substance Designer. You are familiar with the PBR (Physically Based Rendering) production chain and have a solid knowledge of ZBrush, as well as architecture, sculpture, drawing, and art history;
• Technical, artistic, and organizational skills that allow you to set up the necessary pipelines and collaborate with members of other professions;
• The ability to create rich and authentic environments that enhance the gaming experience while following an original artistic vision;
• Striving to ensure the quality of the project's environments, while having the ability to pass on your knowledge and fostering a good working environment for your team;
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, adopting a pedagogical approach and being adaptable to interlocutors from various professions. Your taste for teamwork, your strong artistic sensitivity and your commitment are all assets for this position.

What would set you apart?

• Experience in managing external partners;
• Experience with Speedtree;
• Experience with Marvelous Designer.

At DON’T NOD Montreal, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our games as well as our teams. We commit to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in our hiring process. We are respectful of the principles of equal employment opportunities, and that is why we encourage women, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, First Nations people, people living with a disability, visible minorities, as well as any other person who can contribute to the diversity of our studio to apply for our positions.

We build close-knit teams to encourage a fulfilling work environment for all our employees.

Our teams enjoy a range of benefits, including flexibility, a generous holiday bank, time off, training and career development support, and a personalized Lifestyle spending account.

Additional perks include:

• The possibility of working anywhere in Quebec;
• Insurance and virtual healthcare coverage as of Day 1;
• Partial refund of transport fees (OPUS, BIXI and parking);
• Access to gym and fitness classes as well as a multi-sports field in summer which turns into an ice rink in winter;
• Referral bonus that goes the extra mile;
• RRSPs with the employer's contribution.