SENIOR VFX ARTIST

CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

• Join an independent studio that has a long-standing relationship with Call of Duty and Halo franchises
• Work on content for major studios, without having the corporate environment
• Best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though we are also creating compelling new games of our own.

LEVEL UP WITH THIS CREW

• Exclusive, independent Austin developer comprised of a tightly-knit group of experienced, no-nonsense veterans committed to solid work/life balance.
• They are a member of Take This. A non-profit that is launching an initiative to eliminate "crunch" with 5 major studios
• A “work hard, play hard” culture

LOCATION – Located in Austin, US News ranked it as the #1 place to live in America based on job market, affordability and quality of life

MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work with Art Director, Technical Artists and Map Art Leads to plan and create visual effects for in-game environments
• Collaborate with Senior FX artists to iterate and polish and tune effects to meet visual, design and performance targets
• Create pre-rendered sprite sequences through Maya, Houdini, Combustion, Fume, etc
• Create runtime effects simulations in propriety and third-party engines
• Create geometry, material and post-process effects
• Develop, learn and share new techniques and creative approaches to effects creation

SHOW US YOUR SKILLS

• 4+ years’ experience as a VFX Artist in the game industry
• Experience using proprietary effects tools and editors
• Experience establishing and driving new workflows for effects creation
• Shipped at least one title as a VFX Artist
• Excellent technical understanding of real-time particle and mesh emitter systems
• Able to optimize effects while maintaining a very high level of quality
• Strong understanding of motion, forces, and fluid behaviors
• Strong foundation knowledge in traditional arts, including but not limited to graphic design or illustration, life drawing, environmental and/or architectural illustration or similar
• Proficient knowledge of Maya, Max and/or another 3D software package
• Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects or similar image editing and motion graphic software
• Solid understanding of color theory, and be able to create balanced and appealing color palettes
• Must be punctual, diligent, articulate, and organized
• Easily manages time constraints and multiple priorities
• Can initiate visual direction without a specific concept or design
• Can effectively collaborate with all disciplines – game design, production, and engineers as well as artists

BONUS POINTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or related field
• Experience developing effects for first-person shooters
• Experience in film as a VFX Artist