Vfx Artist

Established in 2004, Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio, is the largest interactive entertainment and game development services studio in South Asia. We have game production studios in Gurgaon and Pune, and business offices in Tokyo, Japan and San Diego, California.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced VFX Artist to work alongside our awesome team responsible for a top-selling and critically acclaimed AAA racing franchise. As a VFX Artist here at Lakshya, you will be responsible for authoring and placing particle and atmospheric effects to efficiently achieve high quality game content that meets studio and fan expectations.

This team is based out of Bothell, WA in the Seattle, WA area. Local candidates are preferred, but remote work is open to residents of the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• Identify efficient VFX authoring workflows, working with Engine and Tech Art teams to implement
  
• Author new particle effects using our proprietary system
• Author procedural content and texture maps to drive VFX systems like clouds and weather
• Use a node-based system to author materials to enhance particle visuals
• Use our car and environment authoring tools to place VFX systems into content packages
• Ensure that our VFX systems operate at or under our performance budget

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table:

• A strong portfolio that showcases the fundamentals of particle motion, physical behaviors, lighting and polish
• Experience with a variety of VFX content authoring tools, preferably expertise with Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine/Unity

Bonus points!

• Experience with proprietary game engines.
• Experience working on performant AAA quality real-time particle effects on current generation hardware.
• Avid gamer who understands industry leading visuals and consumer expectations
• Passion for art, innovation, and technology

Benefits

If working on cool projects with even cooler people is not enough for you, we also offer an awesome range of benefits & perks!

• Medical, dental and vision benefits insurance. We also provide Basic Life Insurance, AD&D insurance for all of our team members
• Long-term (LTD) disability insurance and Flexible spending account (For medical and dependent care)
• Paid vacation and sick time, designated paid holidays as well as other paid time off
• 401K Plan with company match
• Flexible work schedule and great approach to work/life balance
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Company events throughout the year