VFX Artist

VFX Artist

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Job Description

The ideal VFX Artist will have both a strong creative and technical background and will be able to collaborate with various disciplines to meet project-specific needs. They have a passion for taking on the challenges of modern AAA game development and creating stunning visual effects that take our games to the next level.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, create and implement AAA-quality visual effects using particles, animation, materials, sprites, custom shaders, and more
• Work closely with all departments to ensure that art direction, gameplay, and technical requirements are met
• Ensure that VFX are optimized and meet performance requirements
• Keep up to date with new technologies in the industry to help advance the visual quality bar for our products
• Rapidly prototype, iterate and refine ideas based on feedback

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a VFX Artist with at least one shipped title on PC, console, or mobile platforms
• Strong skills with 2D/3D art design software (Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, AfterEffects, Photoshop, etc)
• Self-starter and problem-solving mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to author and edit shaders and shader code to create real-time VFX
• Strong understanding of the principles of real-time visual effects, as well as art, animation, and visual design fundamentals (color theory, etc.)
• Outstanding eye for engaging visuals and a deep understanding of motion, animation, and emotion

Bonus Qualifications

• Houdini Experience
• UE4 Experience
• Experience with stylized VFX
• Programming or scripting experience in any language (C / Python / HLSL)
• At least one shipped AAA title as VFX Artist
• Experience with fluid simulations and rigid-body destruction simulation

Additional Information

Check out our website athttps://valkyrie-entertainment.com/

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