Montreal tech companies have teamed up to create Journées Québec Gaming & VFX, a unique initiative for global recruitment opportunities. Professionals from Romania and the Balkans – interested in moving to Montreal to join the fast-growing video game, visual effects and animation sectors – can apply by November 12, 2021.
“This is an unmissable opportunity for professionals interested in the potential of a new life in Montreal, including a convenient cost of living, strong health and education systems and an avant-garde lifestyle,” the announcement reads.
Over one hundred job opportunities are currently available for video games, VFX and animation, including mid-to-senior positions for programmers, artists, directors, quality assurance (QA), user experience and user interface (UX). / UI), game design, animation, sound composition and more. Several studios are actively recruiting for the Journées Québec Gaming & VFX event, including:
• WB Games Montréal
• Cinesite
• Framestore
• Turbulent
• Netease Games
• Moment Factory • Dpt.
• Motive Studios (EA)
• Eidos Montreal
• Square Enix Montréal
• Beenox
• MiHoYo
• People • Halodi Robotics
• Norsfell
• Tencent America
• AAStudios (Artifex Animation Studios Inc.)
Candidates interested in such an opportunity can apply for various positions on the talentmontreal.com website from today, October 18, until Friday, November 12, 2021. Employers will select potential candidates and invite them to an online interview that will take place. November 15-21, 2021. Most studios will assist their winning candidates in the process of obtaining a work permit in Canada.
“More than ever, Montreal is where you need to be. The city’s technological and creative industries create avant-garde masterpieces and projects. Montreal is consistently one of the world’s leading hubs and the number one in Canada for digital creativity: a place where careers are set to advance, ”said Stéphane Paquet, President and CEO of Montreal International. “Whether you’re an industry veteran who wants a healthy and positive environment for your families, or a newcomer looking for a challenging office job and rewarding social life, Montreal is right for you.”
Over the years, animation and visual effects studios in Montreal have participated in countless productions, including The Rise of Skywalker, Stranger Things, Jurassic World, Blade Runner 2049, 1917 and Tomb Raider. Characters such as Ezio Auditore (Assassin’s Creed), Scooby Doo and Batgirl were also developed with the help of studios in Montreal. The stars and studios behind them can be seen on this website, and a video showcasing Montreal’s thriving tech and creative industry can be viewed on the Get in the Game!
The exponential growth of the industry was also the subject of a recent study led by KPMG, which showed that between 2009 and 2019, employment in the city increased by an average of 8% each year for the video game industry and by 28 % for visual effects.
Journées Québec Gaming & VFX is an event organized by Montréal International in collaboration with the Government of Québec.
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