Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Lead Artist and other departments to deliver spectacular quality visual effects.
- Provide technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of performant FX in real-time.
- Paint FX textures from scratch and combine traditional hand-crafted art techniques with next gen shaders and materials to create a unique visual style for all types of FX (magic, water, fire, smoke, etc.).
- Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the artistic vision to both studio and external artists.
- Will use sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to build a wide variety of real-time special effects.
- Ability to use traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements.
- Read and write script code to sequence effects.
- Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years professional experience as an FX artist and/or art lead and specialize in using Maya, Photoshop, and in game VFX systems.
- Working knowledge of 3D rendering engines and experience designing FX shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc.
- Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation and VFX pipelines and tools.
- Have an exceptional understanding of the role FX has in production and know how to use color, shape, timing, rhythm, and readability to create compelling, memorable, and performant FX.
- Strong understanding of real-time simulation, offline simulation, materials, and performance including Niagra within Unreal Engine.
- Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya.
- The ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks.
- Have an eye for polish and detail for final production.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating your artistic and technical capabilities.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Los Angeles
Additional Information
- This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
- This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted once an opportunity becomes available.
- Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration.
