Senior Modeler

Senior Modeler

Join us on our journey and help us create our next unannounced linear adventure game which is set in historical China and features a realistic visual style and authentic traditional combat gameplay. The project is making use of Unreal Engine 5 and is co-developed in collaboration between Montreal/Toronto and our main studio in China. 

We are looking for a Senior Modeler to support our production teams. The candidate must have solid experience of Level Art and modeling.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Work with the Art Lead and other stakeholders to understand asset requirements, stylistic direction, and reference quality.
• Collaborate closely with Level Artists by supplying modular kits, props, and hero assets that support level design needs.
• Communicate effectively with Tech Art (Hangzhou) to ensure assets comply with pipeline standards and engine constraints.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of asset creation workflows and modeling best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting pipeline issues related to materials, shaders, asset integration, or tools.
• Experience of creating organic assets (rocks, wood Branches, Buddha Status etc) is a plus  

Qualifications:  

• 5+ Years Experience on Video Game Asset production 

• Excellent 3D modelling and texturing skills 

• Highly proficient with 3D Studio Max and / or Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop. 

• Understanding of PBR (physically based rendering) techniques 

• Ability to work in a team and to communicate 

• Relevant development experience with Unreal is a plus 
• Experience of reviewing outsourcing work is a plus 
• Strong interest in emerging AI technologies and a willingness to explore how they can streamline art production, improve iteration speed, or expand creative possibilities.

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

We also offer:

- Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one,

- Transportation and meal allowance,

- Referral bonus,

- RRSP with employer contribution.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique ‘Start-Up Atmosphere’ and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!

Justification des exigences linguistiques

NetEase s'engage à favoriser un environnement de travail francophone pour ses employés au Québec. Tous les efforts ont été faits pour éviter d'exiger une langue autre que le français pour ce poste.

Cependant, la maîtrise de l'anglais est essentielle pour ce poste, car l'employé devra communiquer régulièrement avec des collègues et des parties prenantes situés à l'extérieur du Québec, où l'anglais est la principale langue de communication entre les bureaux.

Language Requirement Justification

NetEase is committed to supporting a French-speaking workenvironment for its employees in Quebec. Every effort has been made to avoidrequiring a language other than French for this position.

However, proficiency in English is essential for thisrole because the employee will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues and stakeholders located outside Quebec, where English is theprimary language of communication between offices.