Motive is a AAA video game development studio established in 2015, and located in Montreal, Quebec. The studio is part of Electronic Arts studio network and has worked on action-adventure licenses. Motive supported the solo campaign on Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II and was the lead developer of Star Wars™: Squadrons and the Dead Space™ remake. The team is currently working on an Iron Man™ game.&nbsp;At Motive, we encourage innovation and calculated risk-taking in our approach to game development. We put significant emphasis on creating safe spaces through our practices and a culture that offers our teams the freedom, autonomy, and time to innovate where it matters. All of this in search of unique experiences, in search of fun.&nbsp;Our offices are located in the heart of downtown Montreal, at the foot of the heritage site and popular park Mount-Royal. The studio also welcomes members of our Frostbite engine team, and Search for Extraordinary Experiences Division (SEED).

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The Environment Prop Lead at Infinity Ward oversees the creation and quality standards of environment models.  Responsibilities include mentoring artists, prioritizing tasks, improving workflows, collaborating with other studios, and ensuring assets meet technical and artistic requirements for consoles and mobile.  The role requires experience in creating realistic props for FPS games, proficiency in various 3D software (Substance Designer, Painter, Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya/Max, Blender), and a strong understanding of PBR.  The ideal candidate will lead by example, guide artists, utilize photogrammetry, and maintain quality across all environment props.

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<div class="jd-info au-target" data-ph-at-id="jobdescription-text" data-ph-id="ph-page-element-page5-B4i438" au-target-id="134"><h2>Job Title:</h2>Environment Prop Lead - Infinity Ward<h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R024524<h2>Job Description:</h2>Environment Prop Lead Your MissionAs part of the leadership team at Infinity Ward, the Environment Prop Lead oversees the creation and standards of the project’s environment models. You’ll join a team of leaders focusing on empowering our global team of artists and help make our maps and environments come alive through realism and storytelling.We’re seeking an experienced artist who knows the ins and outs of creating believable and interesting models, within the technical and artistic constraints of consoles and mobile. You should be able to educate artists and describe why or how an asset can look better or be more performant. As a mentor you’re proactively finding solutions to improve pipelines and workflows and deliver clear and constructive feedback to both internal and external artists with confidence. Collaborating comes natural to you, guiding others to be successful in their task.Being an ambassador for environmental prop art, you’ll represent the Infinity Ward Studio within the franchise working with level artists, photogrammetry experts, leads and Directors within our and other Call of Duty studios. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for maintaining quality across all environment props made for the project.</li><li>Maintain and mentor artists on established franchise workflows and best practices.</li><li>Prioritize and assign tasks and initiatives to the team to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;the best&nbsp;possible&nbsp;results, while aligning with Directors, Production and OS managers.</li><li>Research and incorporate latest techniques and industry standards.</li><li>Work closely with Tools, Engine, and&nbsp;Tech&nbsp;art&nbsp;counterparts&nbsp;to develop new workflows or improve upon existing tools and technologies&nbsp;to&nbsp;streamline&nbsp;team&nbsp;efficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Create documentation of processes for others to follow as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide feedback to both internal and external artists regarding quality and technical execution.&nbsp;</li></ul>Player ProfileExperience<ul><li>4+ years of industry experience creating realistic props for 1st person (FPS) games as a Sr. Artist or in an Art Leadership position.</li><li>Ability to lead by example, creating or guiding artists to create benchmark quality assets.</li><li>Experience working with photogrammetry to add realistic details to props.</li><li>Advanced skill in software:&nbsp;Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop and ZBrush, Blender or similar software.</li><li>Strong knowledge of a 3D modeling software (Maya, Max, etc.)</li><li>Unmatched understanding of Physically Based Rendering&nbsp;(PBR) practices.</li></ul>Key Attributes<ul><li>Takes direction well and can confidently give clear concise direction.</li><li>Willingness to improve and learn new skills.</li><li>Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.</li></ul>Your PlatformFounded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the&nbsp;Call of Duty®&nbsp;franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Ghosts,&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare&nbsp;and most recently,&nbsp;Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II.A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most hardworking and versatile development teams in the industry.&nbsp; We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. &nbsp;We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at&nbsp;, on Facebook at&nbsp;, and&nbsp;&nbsp;on X.Our WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.&nbsp;We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ready to Activate Your Future?&nbsp;</div>

Join Motive Studios as a VFX Artist and bring to life the iconic Iron Man in their upcoming action-adventure game. You'll create stunning visual effects for weapons, environments, and more using Unreal Engine 5, working closely with designers and engineers. Must-haves include experience shipping console games, 2D/3D software proficiency, and knowledge of environmental effects, lighting, and dynamics.

<div class="prose prose-sm prose-alpha">Our Motive is to develop innovative action games set in iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero. Let's say that again—iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero.Our passion has taken us from imagining dogfighter pilots in Star Wars™: Squadrons to re-creating Isaac Clarke onboard the Ishimura in Dead Space™. Currently, we're working on two exciting projects, an original Iron Man™ action-adventure game and what's coming next for Battlefield™.We believe in sharing our passion with our community and each other, fostering an inclusive culture, and nurturing a growth mindset. Although our approach may seem simple, it leads us to create the best work of our careers, bringing unique and immersive experiences to our players.Motive is looking for a VFX Artist to join its team using Unreal Engine 5. You will report to the Lead VFX Artist and collaborate with transversal teams, bringing to life our next AAA title.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Partner closely with the Lead Artists, Designers, and Engineering teams to create high quality real-time visual effects. FX assets include particle systems, meshes, shaders, textures, rigid body sims and animations</li><li>Create FX assets using EA’s proprietary game engine, according to the agreed design and within the constraints of the target hardware and software. There is an emphasis on knowledge sharing between different teams throughout EA’s studios</li><li>Manage In-Game Particle Effects for action-adventure games. These include weapon and vehicle FX, environmental, destruction, etc.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>3 years experience in the industry</li><li>Experience shipping high quality console games</li><li>Experience in 2D packages such as Photoshop, After Effects or Nuke</li><li>Experience in 3D packages such as Max or Maya</li><li>Strong knowledge of environmental effects, lighting, and dynamics</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Able to work well in a team and communicate with other disciplines</li><li>Organizational skills when approaching tasks, files, and storage of the material.</li></ul>Additional skills and experience (nice to have):<ul><li>Knowledge of Frostbite</li><li>Experience with Unity Visual Graph Editor or Unreal Niagara</li><li>Knowledge of substance</li></ul>About Electronic ArtsEverything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.</div>