VFX Artist – CONTRACT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develops, designs, and implements real-time particle effects utilizing both static and dynamic 2D/3D components.

• Positions visual FX throughout all facets of the game, encompassing environmental and gameplay FX, as well as cinematics.

• Produces FX textures (including color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps).

• Holds at least an intermediate proficiency in navigating and utilizing DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or similar platforms.

• Constructs FX shaders using node-based shader networks.

• Generates simple geometry and UV sets.

• Maintains an intermediate understanding of computer graphics principles and artistic evaluation.

• Optimizes FX for frame rate and memory efficiency.

• Collaborates with various development teams to ensure proper implementation of FX in the game engine.

• Comprehends and contributes to the overall artistic style of the game.

• Coordinates FX events involving the layering and timing of different effects to create a convincing scene.

• Engages with external partners, including the creation of outsourcing briefs, best practice documentation, and packages for external art vendors.

• Exhibits professionalism in attendance, communication, comprehension, feedback reception, and collaborative work in a production environment.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in Maya and Houdini, with a strong competency in working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, and UV mapping.

• Skilled in Photoshop for texture painting and editing.

• Adept with node-based shader networks.

• Familiarity with other visual effects software and game engines is advantageous.

• Experience in learning and utilizing proprietary toolsets for creating Real Time FX is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision