About the role
Company Overview
Ludia is an innovative mobile game studio based in Montreal, where creativity meets play. With over 3.5 million monthly players worldwide, the portfolio combines iconic global franchises with original creations, including Jurassic World Alive, Jurassic World: The Game, Dragons: Rise of Berk, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legends, and more. Next Gen is an initiative designed to support the next generation of talent and encourage continuous learning within the mobile gaming industry.
Internship Description
As a VFX and Motion Design Intern, you will learn to create and integrate visual effects and motion elements that bring games to life and enhance game feel. Supported by artists, you will participate in various production stages, from creative exploration to integrating effects directly into an in-house game engine.
Key Responsibilities
- Create real-time visual effects: particles, impacts, powers, transitions, and other gameplay effects.
- Design motion design and animation elements to enrich the player experience within the UI/UX environment.
- Integrate and adjust creations directly in an in-house game engine.
- Collaborate with the Art, Animation, Design, and Development teams.
- Adapt and optimize effects for mobile game performance constraints.
- Explore new techniques and participate in the team's visual research.
- Receive regular feedback and gradually build autonomy in production.
Required Qualifications
- Enrollment in a program in VFX, animation, digital arts, video games, or a related field (ideally in the final year of studies).
- Solid foundation in visual effects, animation, and motion design.
- Knowledge of a game engine like Unity or Unreal.
- Familiarity with tools such as After Effects, Photoshop, 3ds Max, or other 3D software and particle systems.
- Curiosity for both the artistic and technical aspects of effect creation.
- Strong interest in video games and game feel.
- Creativity, curiosity, and comfort receiving and applying feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset, but not mandatory.
Recruitment Process
- Application
- Recruitment Pre-Screen
- Creative Exercise (short take-home assignment)
- Meet the Team (In-person session on November 3, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Montreal studio)
- Final Selection
Why Ludia
- Hands-on mentorship and real impact on live projects.
- Inclusive culture built around growth and creative collaboration.
- Flexible hybrid work from the Montreal studio.
- Access to learning resources and regular feedback sessions.
- Career growth opportunities beyond the internship.
Employment Details
- Location: Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid)
- Department: Games
- Employment Type: Intern
- Experience Level: Entry-level