Lead Level Art

Job Description

Campaign briefing

Beenox is a video game development studio created in 2000. Located in beautiful Quebec City, Canada, Beenox is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Publishing Inc., one of the world's top game developers.

The studio is proud to contribute to the development of the Call of Duty video game franchise. Beenox has also contributed to the resounding success of the Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man, and Guitar Hero franchises.

With the arrival of new creative mandates and a continuing involvement in the blockbuster franchise Call of Duty, you will have the opportunity to showcase your talent and expertise to millions of players around the world!

In addition to continuing to lead the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PC, Beenox continues to provide key development support to Call of Duty: Warzone, including the creation of new content for the upcoming seasons. This is your chance to work on challenging, ambitious and creative projects with the best team ever!

Secret weapons
• Competitive salary and vacation policies
• Studio closed two weeks during Holiday break
• Ample opportunity for internal growth both leadership and expertise
• Comprehensive insurance coverage paid in major part by employer
• Employer contributions to pension plan
• Free French or English classes
• Gym and physical activities on site

… plus a ton of social activities and unforgettable events!

Your Mission

As a team leader (aka Lead), you will be required to be involved on several levels with the team of environment artists, acting as a facilitator at the operational, human and technical levels. While maintaining a good level of expertise in your field, you will also take care of your employees and support them during their time with Beenox. Your leadership skills will help your team of artists surpass themselves and create the AAA material expected of Activision's franchises.

Your objectives
• Ensure that deliverables and artistic components are produced by your team in line with the production and art direction plans;
• Ensure optimal production pipelines by collaborating with various in-house departments;
• Explain technical issues to employees and address issues that could slow down production;
• Facilitate communication among production, other departments, and your team;
• Participate actively in project planning, prioritization, and review sessions;
• Ensure that your team members receive the necessary training to do their jobs and that they develop their skills;
• Hold regular discussions in one-on-one meetings with team members;
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of personnel for the team;
• Write and hold employee performance reviews;
• Approve work schedules and time sheets.

Player Profile
• 5 years of practical experience with an art department in the video game industry;
• Skilled at 3D environment modeling in high and low resolutions;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills;
• Artistic talent and attention to detail;
• Extensive familiarity with the technical constraints of video game production and a keen interest in video gaming;
• Methodical and organized work ethic;
• Ability to manage several projects at a time and to delegate tasks;
• Fluent in French and English;
• Adaptable to a working environment subject to continuous change;
• Perk: Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Zbrush, Maya, 3DS Max and Substance.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4x5jz-18-221-129-145-42 in your application.