Job Description

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Company Description

Company Description

People Can Fly, un des principaux studios ind\xc3\xa9pendants de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de jeux AAA, est compos\xc3\xa9 d\'une \xc3\xa9quipe internationale de centaines de personnes talentueuses travaillant depuis des bureaux situ\xc3\xa9s en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, aux \xc3\x89tats-Unis et au Canada, mais aussi de partout dans le monde gr\xc3\xa2ce \xc3\xa0 nos programmes de t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9travail.

Fond\xc3\xa9e en 2002, PCF a marqu\xc3\xa9 le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres comme Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment et Outriders. Nous sommes l\'un des studios Unreal Engine les plus exp\xc3\xa9riment\xc3\xa9s de l\'industrie et nous renfor\xc3\xa7ons nos capacit\xc3\xa9s au moyen de solutions internes, \xc3\xa0 savoir l\'infrastructure PCF Framework.

Nos \xc3\xa9quipes de cr\xc3\xa9ation travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres passionnants : Gemini est notre nouveau projet men\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Square Enix; Maverick est un jeu AAA d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Microsoft; Bifrost, Victoria et Dagger sont des projets que nous r\xc3\xa9alisons selon un mod\xc3\xa8le d\'auto-\xc3\xa9dition. Nous avons \xc3\xa9galement un projet en phase de conception : Red; ainsi que deux projets en technologie de r\xc3\xa9alit\xc3\xa9 virtuelle : Green Hell VR et Bulletstorm VR, qui est une captivante version en RV de notre jeu de tir culte.

Forte de plus de 20 ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience, PCF se lance \xc3\xa0 la d\xc3\xa9couverte de nouveaux horizons. Nous avons pour but de combiner notre expertise avec la cr\xc3\xa9ativit\xc3\xa9 des meilleurs visionnaires de l\'industrie afin de travailler collectivement \xc3\xa0 la nouvelle g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9ration de jeux d\'action destin\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 la communaut\xc3\xa9 mondiale de joueurs.

Si vous choisissez d\'entreprendre cette aventure avec nous, vous aurez l\'occasion de perfectionner votre art et d\'approfondir vos connaissances, en travaillant aux c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9s de chefs de file de l\'industrie pour offrir une exp\xc3\xa9rience unique et toute nouvelle aux joueurs du monde entier.

Le Projet Maverick est un jeu AAA non encore annonc\xc3\xa9 d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 avec Microsoft. Le d\xc3\xa9veloppement du jeu est effectu\xc3\xa9 par nos \xc3\xa9quipes europ\xc3\xa9enne et nord-am\xc3\xa9ricaine.



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; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we\'re growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase - Red; as well as two projects in VR technology - Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group\'s portfolio.

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 Maverick is a yet unannounced AAA game developed with Microsoft. The game development involves our European and North American teams.

We are looking for an experienced Art Director. This person will be responsible for the visual direction, art content, and management of the art team.

The Art Director will be responsible for:

• All game art content, ensuring that visual elements are of the highest possible quality.
• Leading a team of artists producing 2D, 3D, and VFX assets
• Defining and driving the project\'s artistic vision in line with the overall creative direction for the game
• Collaborating with Technical artists and leads to develop efficient and productive art pipelines and
• establish metrics that ensure artistic goals are met within technical performance targets.
• Keeping informed about the latest advances in game art techniques and technology
• Driving the creation of presentation and marketing materials to communicate the artistic vision to
• stakeholders and external partners.
• Be actively involved with recruitment, vetting candidates, performing interviews / recommending hires.

Nous recherchons actuellement un directeur ou une directrice artistique d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience. Cette personne sera responsable de l\'orientation visuelle, du contenu artistique et de la gestion de l\'\xc3\xa9quipe artistique.

Le directeur ou la directrice artistique aura les responsabilit\xc3\xa9s suivantes :

• Tout le contenu artistique du jeu, en veillant \xc3\xa0 ce que les \xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9ments visuels soient de la plus haute qualit\xc3\xa9 possible.
• Diriger une \xc3\xa9quipe d\'artistes produisant des \xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9ments 2D, 3D et des effets visuels (VFX).
• D\xc3\xa9finir et conduire la vision artistique du projet en harmonie avec la direction cr\xc3\xa9ative globale du jeu.
• Collaborer avec les artistes et les responsables techniques pour mettre en place des pipelines artistiques efficaces et productifs, et \xc3\xa9tablir des param\xc3\xa8tres de mesures garantissant que les objectifs artistiques sont atteints tout en respectant les cibles de rendement technique.
• Se tenir au courant des plus r\xc3\xa9centes avanc\xc3\xa9es en mati\xc3\xa8re de techniques et de technologie d\'art ludique.
• Diriger la cr\xc3\xa9ation de mat\xc3\xa9riel de pr\xc3\xa9sentation et de marketing pour transmettre la vision artistique aux parties prenantes et aux partenaires externes.
• Participer activement au recrutement, \xc3\xa0 l\'\xc3\xa9valuation des candidats, \xc3\xa0 la r\xc3\xa9alisation des entretiens d\'embauche et \xc3\xa0 la recommandation des embauches.

We are looking for an experienced Art Director. This person will be responsible for the visual direction, art content, and management of the art team.

The Art Director will be responsible for:

• All game art content, ensuring that visual elements are of the highest possible quality.
• Leading a team of artists producing 2D, 3D, and VFX assets
• Defining and driving the project\'s artistic vision in line with the overall creative direction for the game
• Collaborating with Technical artists and leads to develop efficient and productive art pipelines and
• establish metrics that ensure artistic goals are met within technical performance targets.
• Keeping informed about the latest advances in game art techniques and technology
• Driving the creation of presentation and marketing materials to communicate the artistic vision to
• stakeholders and external partners.
• Be actively involved with recruitment, vetting candidates, performing interviews / recommending hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 8 ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience dans la cr\xc3\xa9ation d\'art ludique de niveau AAA.
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience dans la construction et la livraison d\'au moins un jeu AAA, de la conception au lancement.
• Excellentes comp\xc3\xa9tences en communication (orale et \xc3\xa9crite).
• Portfolio solide d\xc3\xa9montrant un haut niveau de cr\xc3\xa9ativit\xc3\xa9 artistique dans une ou plusieurs disciplines d\'art ludique, dans un \xc3\xa9ventail de styles.
• Solides comp\xc3\xa9tences en art 2D et conceptuel.
• Connaissance experte de Photoshop.
• Solide compr\xc3\xa9hension des plus r\xc3\xa9centes techniques de mod\xc3\xa9lisation 3D.
• Excellente connaissance de Maya et ZBrush.
• Esprit technique avec exp\xc3\xa9rience dans l\'int\xc3\xa9gration d\'actifs dans les moteurs de jeu.
• Compr\xc3\xa9hension de la th\xc3\xa9orie fondamentale de l\'art, y compris les principes de couleur, de lumi\xc3\xa8re, de composition et d\'anatomie.
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 d\xc3\xa9montr\xc3\xa9e \xc3\xa0 \xc3\xa9quilibrer l\'esth\xc3\xa9tique avec la performance et la convivialit\xc3\xa9.

Atouts :

• Connaissance et exp\xc3\xa9rience d\'UE4.
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience avec Houdini.

• At least 8 years experience in creating game art at a AAA level
• Experience building and delivering at least one AAA game from start to finish
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity in one or more game art disciplines across
• a range of styles.
• Strong 2D and concept art skills.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of the latest techniques in 3D modeling.
• Excellent knowledge of Maya and ZBrush.
• Technical mindset with experience in implementing assets in game engines.
• Understanding of fundamental art theory including principles of color, light, composition, and anatomy.
• Proven ability to balance aesthetics with performance and usability.

Nice to Have:

• UE4 knowledge and experience

Additional Information

Au Canada

• Un ensemble d\'avantages sociaux pay\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 100 % par PCF.
• La compagnie d\'assurance rembourse les r\xc3\xa9clamations \xc3\xa0 100 % (jusqu\'\xc3\xa0 500 $ de services par ann\xc3\xa9e, en plus d\'une couverture familiale ou individuelle).
• Une couverture dentaire compl\xc3\xa8te, y compris les soins dentaires majeurs et l\'orthodontie.
• La cotisation \xc3\xa9gale au REER \xc3\xa0 hauteur de 4 % avant d\xc3\xa9ductions fiscales, 100 % acquis d\xc3\xa8s le premier jour.
• Une semaine de cong\xc3\xa9 pay\xc3\xa9 pendant les vacances d\'hiver.
• 20 jours de cong\xc3\xa9 pay\xc3\xa9 et 5 jours de cong\xc3\xa9 de maladie pay\xc3\xa9.
• Des s\xc3\xa9ances gratuites de soins virtuels de sant\xc3\xa9 et de bien-\xc3\xaatre mental, incluses dans le r\xc3\xa9gime pour les membres et leurs personnes \xc3\xa0 charge.
• Un salaire comp\xc3\xa9titif et des primes annuelles bas\xc3\xa9es sur le rendement.
• Des occasions de d\xc3\xa9veloppement personnel et la possibilit\xc3\xa9 d\'\xc5\x93uvrer dans un environnement mondial.
• L\'occasion de travailler au sein d\'une \xc3\xa9quipe cr\xc3\xa9ative avec des personnes passionn\xc3\xa9es par ce qu\'elles font.

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).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 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.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses (up to 20%).
• 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.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• 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.

People Can Fly