Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
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Job Description
At Velan Studios we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Knockout City Hot Wheels Rift Rally Bounce Arcade and Midnight Murder Club with multiple new projects in the works! Our studios mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. Were committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming blurring the lines between reality and fantasy and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.
We are looking for skilled passionate VFX artists for a 6 month contract position.
Responsibilities
- Craft and create a wide range of VFX for original and existing IP game properties.
- Work closely with the Art Director and other key team leaders to help define and build out the VFX look and style for our projects.
- Collaborate with the design and art teams to develop highquality assets that reinforce the gameplay goals of our projects.
- Be proactive in problemsolving and crossdiscipline brainstorming throughout project production cycles.
- Contribute to peer reviews troubleshoot problem solve and give and receive constructive feedback.
- Bring a strong understanding of modern artistic toolsets and typical AAA game engine experience.
Requirements
- 5 years of game industry experience on console mobile handheld and/or PC platforms preferred.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Digital Media Design Game Design Illustration or related field is desired.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in VFX.
- Strong portfolio of shipped games (mobile console PC) or other website or software products.
- Excellent technical art understanding in order to better work with our engineering team as well as to better work within the limits of various hardware platforms.
- Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management.
- Passion for making and playing great games with an awareness of current titles and industry trends.
- Selfdirection passion and creativity in your work.
- A receptiveness to feedback and the ability to act successfully on direct critique.
Big Plusses
- Experience or skill in one or more additional disciplines (e.g. Concepting Animation User Interface Lighting Design etc.)
- Technical expertise with standard industry toolsets and/or experience with scripting languages.
- Have a working knowledge of an industry standard vfx system such as Unreal Niagara Unity VFX Graph or Popcorn.
- Experience with EmberGen.
- Experience with Substance Designer.
- Ability to create from your own ideas not just from preexisting concept art.
- Leadership and/or mentoring experience.
Employment Type
Contract
