With a passion to create and develop VFX effects, our client is seeking a VFX Artist with 3 years of experience to work on their exciting projects! They are carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry; want to join them on the journey?
The Company:
Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering a first-class experience, taking initiative, and maintaining passion for high quality work, is required for this rewarding yet often demanding role.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Creation and development of VFX effects, especially particle systems for their games
- Ensure that the VFX effects are performant and supporting the desired visual style of their titles
- Ensure that VFX supports and highlights gameplay in the best possible way
- Supporting the art team with feedback on visuals and performance, especially when it comes to achieving highly appealing effects
- Reporting directly to the Associate Lead VFX Artist
- Anticipating, identifying and articulating problem areas and developing preventative solutions
Knowledge,Skills and Experience
Essential
- 3+ years of experience in VFX, especially with game VFX
- Must have shipped a minimum of 1-2 titles (for PC and Consoles) as a VFX artist
- Experience with Unreal Engine Niagara, Autodesk Maya/3D Studio Max, and other related software
- Able to find the balance between visual quality and real-time rendering performance
- An eye for what looks natural/believable
- Able to keep content relevant to the current projects art style and work within those limitations
- In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging
- Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
- Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
- High level of attention to detail
- Methodical approach to work
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
- Excellent proficiency in English
What Our Client Offers
- Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Their environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. They care about the wellbeing of employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
- Flexibility with core hours, and no-notice holidays.
- Annual discretionary studio bonus
- Free games and merchandise
- Wrap parties for game releases
- Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
- Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever
