Senior Vfx Artist

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games.  We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

We are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to craft diverse and rich content. Work with the design team to add punch and satisfaction to combat, the environment team to help our world come alive and engineers to create a rich toolset that will take our team to the next level. Be ready to jump in and solve problems all while maintaining a positive attitude. Unreal Engine 4 brings a myriad of possibilities that await your skill and imagination. Join a passionate and experienced team who are looking to expand capacity and push the boundaries of possibility.

• Drive content within the scope outlined by the Lead or Art Director
• Create high quality, stylized and hand-drawn textures for VFX assets
• Implement dynamic VFX that communicate gameplay and wow our players
• Work within a team to bring a sense of life to otherwise static worlds
• Work autonomously with minimal feedback and the ability to self-critique
• Use advanced VFX techniques and technical know-how to push the team further
• Craft fantastical effects, yet still be able to suspend disbelief

You're passionate about advancing your skills, pushing the boundaries of what effects can do in games, and always on the hunt for new vfx techniques. You like mathematics, love to solve logic problems and when you encounter a challenge you persevere like a terrier until you find a solution. And you always find a solution.

• VFX artist with 7 + years of experience in the games or film industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of visual effect terminology and techniques
• Good sense of timing and weight with regard to effects
• Relevant 2D and 3D software experience; Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, Unreal
• Experience with Niagara a plus
• An eye for recreating natural phenomena
• Comfortable with Mathematical and node-based systems
• A passion for video games

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $135,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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