Senior VFX Destruction Artist
Senior VFX Destruction Artist
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Job Title:
Senior VFX Destruction ArtistRequisition ID:
R024501Job Description:
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Sinceourinception in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles like includingCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareCall of Duty: WWII 2017 and most recentlyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
As industry leaders in firstperson shooter development our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging singleplayer campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games we believe in pushing boundaries redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together we aim to deliver worldclass gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality innovation and player engagement.
We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Senior VFX Destruction Artist based in our Guildford UK studio. In this role you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe including our locations in the United States Australia Canada and the United Kingdom. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
To learn more about our studio please visit us at
As an Senior VFX Destruction Artist at Sledgehammer Games your mission is to develop compelling destructible visual effects that enhance gameplay and cinematic experiences for the blockbuster Call of Duty are a selfsufficient fireandforget teammate who owns destruction VFX development tasks proactively and independently solves challenges and delivers high quality work in a timely also have an agile and flexible mindset and excellent and persuasive communication skills as you will actively partner with some of the most talented and passionate developers in the all we are looking for an innovative and dedicated teammate to help tell our story.
Please Note: This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our Guildford Studio offering flexibility with a combination of instudio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.
Responsibilities:
Share your deep passion for destruction visual effects sequences and use your technical art knowledge to improve destructible creation pipelines and tool sets.
Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic accurate experience.
Be a proactive selfstarter that can independently execute highlevel direction.
Collaborate with Animators Designers Art and Art Directors to create and implement believable destructiondriven visual effects for worldclass player experiences.
Spearhead destruction visual effects R&D efforts champion best practices and advocate for streamlining tools and processes.
Be a trusted gatekeeper for performance efficiency and quality.
Inspire and mentor others as a role model of initiative accountability and attitude.
Encourage others to thrive on open and welcome constructive criticism.
Contribute creative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.
Qualifications:
Experience with industry Destruction VFX packages (example: Houdini Blender Maya/Max PDI Chaos Unreal)
Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism and enjoys working in a collaborative iterative and agile process.
Highly skilled in all areas of 3D VFX principles and techniques for console hardware (Xbox PS PC).
Possesses indepth understanding of game engines pipelines and processes.
Ability to lead by example.
Impressive communication and strong problemsolving skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment.
Inspiring reel and portfolio demonstrating focus and commitment to realistic destruction visual effects and process.
Bonus Points:
Experience in a secondary area such as texturing modeling scripting animation or lighting.
Understanding of realtime physics systems.
Experience with Python scripting.
Passion for the Call of Duty franchise.
Strong traditional art foundation.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decadeslong legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
