Gaming VFX Artist

The Symphony of Pixels: Exploring the Harmony of Visuals in Modern Media

Responsibilities

-Develop and implement visual effects (VFX) for games, including particles, explosions, environmental effects, and special effects.
-Work closely with design and art teams to ensure efficient integration of VFX into gameplay.
-Create and optimize visual effects to ensure optimal performance across various platforms.
-Implement and adjust visual effects based on feedback and internal testing.
-Maintain the team’s quality standards and continuously improve VFX techniques and processes.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary small teams to create an outstanding player experience.
-Maintain a clear and efficient VFX library, ensuring assets are easily accessible and well-organized.
-Utilize particle systems, meshes and shaders to craft stunning visual effects that enhance variety, game feel, and aesthetic quality.
-Optimize visual effects to ensure smooth performance platforms.

Requirements

-Proven experience in creating visual effects for video games (portfolio required).
-Advanced knowledge of modeling and animation software.
-Ability to work in a team environment with deadlines and multiple priorities.
-Experience in optimizing visual effects for performance and quality.
-Solid understanding of animation techniques and computer graphics.
-Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What you’ll be doing

• Improving the pipeline for puppet builds and delivery
• Developing custom tooling and GUIs for customers including Creature TDs and Animation
• Building additional organic and inorganic puppet archetypes
• Help shape the next wave of development to expose our building units to the Creatures department

What we’re looking for

• Relevant work experience in VFX, Feature Animation, Games and/or other commercially related industries
• Strong production-based experience with Maya API and Python
• Strong programming and UI/UX abilities (preferably Python & C/C++ experience and Qt)
• Being able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and give and receive constructive feedback will be critical to your success in this role
• You’ll have excellent time keeping skills and strive to maintain a resilient and constructive workspace within your team

You might also have

• Strong mathematical skills (Mathematics degree), especially linear algebra
• Strong rigging skills
• Production experience rigging Creatures, Characters, Vehicles and/or other Mechanical assets