VFX Artist

Job Description:

A renowned game studio is looking for an FX artist. Flexible enough to build FX from scratch without any preconceived ideas or build an effect that matches concept artwork.

Responsibilities:

• Creation of all types of photo-real effects ranging from environment to vehicle, character and weapons.
• Work closely with environment artists and designers to ensure the best effect experience possible.
• Collaborate with other FX artists to share techniques and ideas.
• Work with the FX Lead and Art Director to ensure the visual quality bar is met.
• Self-Manage FX development.
• Optimize effects to run efficiently within the game while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Concept and prototype effects.
• Able to communicate feature ideas affectively to a developer.

Required Experience and Skillset:

• Experience working in a real-time game engine.
• A strong understanding of how to create photo-real effects.
• Strong knowledge of particle systems.
• Experience with a real-time particle simulations either proprietary or 3rd party systems.
• Proficient in at least one 3D software package like Maya, Max, Houdini or XSI.
• Proficient in Photoshop.
• Understanding of Fluid systems.
• The ability to create particle simulation textures from scratch.
• Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience.
• A good understanding of motion and animation.
• A good understanding of the Lighting and how it influences effects.
• Strong communication skills.