Concept Art and Research Intern

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

TiMi Montreal is seeking a Concept Art and Research Intern to contribute to the development of a AAA, open-world game based on a new IP. Responsibilities include conducting research for art direction, providing historically accurate information, partnering with artists and designers, providing visual solutions, coordinating with the concept art team, documenting specifications, and communicating visual benchmarks. The intern will work on a multi-platform game with a global audience reach. This role requires strong understanding of anatomy, color theory, composition, and lighting, as well as the ability to incorporate feedback effectively.
Must have:
  • Currently enrolled in a game art or related field
  • Visionary concept art portfolio
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, color theory, composition, and lighting
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to incorporate feedback efficiently
Good to have:
  • Understanding of ancient Chinese history
  • Ability to read Chinese
Perks:
  • Create new game worlds
  • Work with industry veterans
  • Contribute to AAA multi-platform game
  • Ample resources and support

Job Details

Business Unit/Département commercial

TiMi Studio Group is an award-winning game development and operations team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. TiMi is part of Tencent Games and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China with offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Seattle, Shanghai and Chengdu. It strives to create high quality, high fidelity, highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms.

TiMi Studio Group est une équipe primée de développement et d’exploitation de jeux. Elle s’efforce d’améliorer la qualité de divertissement des joueurs mondiaux. TiMi fait partie de la division Tencent Games et siège à Shenzhen, Chine avec des bureaux à Los Angeles, Montréal, Seattle, Shanghai et Chengdu. TiMi s’efforce de créer des jeux de haute qualité, très créatifs avec une grande fidélité sur une grande variété de genres et de plateformes.

About the Hiring Team/À propos de l'équipe de recrutement

TiMi Montreal is a new AAA development team making an innovative open world role-playing game in Unreal Engine 5 that is part of the award-winning TiMi Studio Group and Tencent. The studio’s core team has a proven track record making hit open world games, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. This is an ambitious team who aspires to be a flagship first-party studio for TiMi, reaching global audiences of passionate gamers who appreciate the studio’s optimistic and inclusive culture that rewards disruptive, risk-taking game development.

TiMi Montréal est une nouvelle équipe de développement AAA créant un jeu de rôle innovant en monde ouvert dans Unreal Engine 5 qui fait partie du groupe primé TiMi Studio Group et Tencent. L’équipe principale du studio a une expérience éprouvée dans la réalisation de jeux à succès en monde ouvert, notamment Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry et Watch Dogs. Il s’agit d’une équipe ambitieuse qui aspire à être un studio phare pour TiMi, atteignant un public mondial de joueurs passionnés qui apprécient la culture optimiste et inclusive du studio qui récompense le développement de jeux de rupture et de prise de risque.

What the Role Entails/Ce que le rôle comprend

Award-winning TiMi Studio Group seeks a Concept Art and research intern to develop a AAA, open-world game based on a new IP. The project will be released on multiple platforms, with an objective to reach a global audience.

TiMi Montreal is a new studio within TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games. We are passionate about creating compelling worlds for players to explore for years to come. Are you someone who loves participating in building new worlds, understands what captivates audiences, and cares deeply about gaming as a medium? Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating expansive open world games for global audiences? Then, come join us in our ambitious endeavor.

Job description
 

  • Conduct research for art director and relevant stakeholders providing historically accurate information to contribute to the unique visual direction of our game

  • Partner with other artists, designers, and engineers to provide visual and concept solutions to help problem solving art and design goals

  • Coordinate with artists, designers, and production team members to help accomplish the goals of the concept art team

Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the game’s artistic vision to both internal and external artists

Who We Look For/Qui cherchons-nous

Job requirements

  • Currently in school graduating with a future date, or graduation year no earlier than 2024

  • Education in game art or related field(s)

  • A portfolio of visionary and inspiring concept work you can show and talk about your ideas to the team

  • Strong understanding of human/creature anatomy, color theory, composition, lighting, et

  • Ability to understand and incorporate requests and revisions effectively and efficiently

  • Understanding of ancient Chinese history and ability to read Chinese is a strong plus

What is in it for you?

Create new worlds for players to explore, experience and enjoy: At TiMi Montreal, we see everyone as a game developer. Join a team of industry veterans to create engaging and innovative experiences that players will enjoy for years to come. Share your passion, your ideas and take initiative to increase our product’s quality.

Deliver AAA multi-platform games with ample resources and support: TiMi is dedicated to bringing incredible game experiences to players. As one of the most successful studios in the world, TiMi has what it takes to produce a AAA game. We wish to empower all game developers to reach their full potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent/Postes ouverts à tous chez Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

En tant qu’employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi, nous croyons fermement que la multiplicité des voix nourrit notre innovation et nous permet de mieux servir nos utilisateurs et la collectivité. Nous favorisons un milieu dans lequel tous les employés se sentent soutenus et inspirés dans l’atteinte de leurs objectifs personnels et des objectifs communs.

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