VFX Artist (9-month contract)

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
AR/VR Development
Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Create and develop high-quality real-time VFX using a proprietary game engine.
  • Author immersive VFX for new features in an existing IP in collaboration with creative leads.
  • Work with tech art and programming to solve problems and meet visual and performance targets in-engine.
  • Own the VFX pipeline from asset creation through in-engine implementation.
  • Take ownership of all VFX-related tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Communicate deliverable updates clearly to the team.
  • Reuse existing VFX assets such as textures and materials to create new effects from existing libraries.

Requirements

  • 4 years of proven experience developing VFX for games.
  • Strong understanding of 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
  • Experience with 2D software such as Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Substance Designer.
  • Strong grasp of timing and shape for VFX.
  • Strong proficiency in developing shaders and materials for real-time visual effects.
  • Experience with dynamic FX scaling and variable integration at runtime.
  • Proficiency in optimization techniques for visual effects.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • AAA game experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Embergen is a plus.
  • Coding and scripting knowledge is a plus.
  • Passion for sci-fi games and/or related media is a plus.
  • Experience working on existing IP and its assets is a plus.
  • Please include a link to your showreel with your CV.

Benefits

  • $80,000 - $90,000 a year.
  • Temporary full-time remote position.
  • 9-month contract.

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