sr. vfx artist

sr. vfx artist.

• birmingham , alabama (remote)

• posted april 21, 2023

job details

summary

• $100,000 - $125,000 per year

• permanent

• bachelor degree

• category computer and mathematical occupations

• reference1006961

job details

job summary

SENIOR REAL-TIME VFX ARTIST needed for Full time, fully remote role with Randstad Digital's client.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, or at least two shipped titles as a Real-Time VFX Artist.

• At least one shipped title as a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist.

• A strong portfolio, demonstrating your ability to create high-quality, real-time visual effects in the Unreal Engine (Niagara particle systems are preferred).

• Broad experience creating a variety of gameplay, cinematic, and environmental effects using VFX content authoring tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, and Niagara.

• Experience with Substance Designer, EmberGen, and/or Fluid Ninja is a plus.

• A discerning eye for detail, and an ability to optimize the overall render quality of complex particle systems to be both awe-inspiring and performant.

• Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines.

• A passion for utilizing art as a storytelling medium to build compelling worlds.

• Prior experience with the full 3D Pipeline, UE Blueprints, HLSL scripting, Houdini's VEX scripting language, Vertex Animated Textures, and VFX for film is a plus.

location: Edmonton, Alberta

job type: Permanent

salary: $100,000 - 125,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities

• Work with the Principal VFX Lead, in collaboration with the Creative, Narrative, and Art Directors to explore and establish aesthetic, gameplay, and narrative concepts into real-time in-game VFX.

• Create all aspects of high-quality visual effects for the Unreal 5 Engine, including both dynamic and baked fluid & rigid body simulations, Niagara particle systems, post process effects, custom shaders, and procedurally animated meshes.

• Assist with defining and achieving the final render quality through an understanding of essential animation principles, color theory, composition, lighting, and purposeful shape language.

• Support standards and best-practices for VFX workflows and asset integration.

• Remain current with new and innovative technologies, proactively incorporating and improving pipelines and processes.

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all VFX is integrated seamlessly with the other facets of the game.

qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced

• Minimum 5 years of experience

• Education: Bachelors

skills

• Special Effects

• 3DEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group ~~~ Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ~~~ offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.