Senior Modeler

Highdive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage and telemedicine

Transportation and meal allowance

Referral bonus

RRSP with employer contribution

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Toronto is seeking a Senior Modeler to support the creation of an adventure game set in historical China. The role involves collaborating with artists and tech teams to develop high-quality assets. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in video game asset production and excellent skills in 3D modeling and texturing. The studio offers a dynamic start-up environment, competitive benefits including insurance coverage, allowances, and employer-contributed RRSP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in video game asset production.
• Excellent 3D modeling and texturing skills.
• Proficient with 3D Studio Max and/or Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art Lead on asset requirements and direction.
• Create modular kits, props, and hero assets for level design.
• Ensure assets comply with pipeline standards and engine constraints.

Skills

3D modeling

Texturing

Communication

PBR techniques

3D Studio Max

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Teamwork

Tools

3D Studio Max

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

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 statues 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!

Language Requirement Justification

NetEase is committed to supporting a French‑speaking work environment for its employees in Quebec. Every effort has been made to avoid requiring a language other than French for this position.

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