Senior VFX Artist

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Design and User Experience
Digital Extremes

Digital Extremes

Digital Extremes Ltd. is a Canadian-based independent game developer and publisher founded in 1993. Renowned for creating top first-person shooter and action games, the studio has a rich history of successful titles like Unreal Tournament, BioShock, an...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 1993

Description

  • Build efficient, high-quality special effects while managing memory usage and gameplay performance.
  • Research contemporary effects techniques and explore new technologies and solutions.
  • Collaborate with art, design, audio, and development teams to deliver visual effects.
  • Work under the Art Director’s creative guidance and deliver work on schedule.
  • Participate in the feedback loop by giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Maintain alignment with technical and production specifications throughout the VFX process.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience creating high-quality VFX for video games.
  • Deep understanding of real-time special effects, particle systems, post-processing effects, shaders, and animation principles.
  • Strong artistic portfolio.
  • Strong grasp of game engines, tools, pipelines, and development processes.
  • Working knowledge of a commercial 3D package.
  • University degree in visual arts or a college diploma in graphic arts.
  • Excellent cross-discipline communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines under production conditions.
  • Receptive to creative direction and constructive feedback.
  • Experience with Maya, JangaFx, Houdini, Photoshop, Python, or Lua is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary up to $125,000 CAD.
  • Competitive compensation package with possible bonuses and/or incentives.
  • Industry-leading benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on Warframe and Soulframe.
  • Supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace.

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