Senior VFX Artist

Company: Turtle Rock Studios
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Are you constantly looking for ways to step it up with FX? We are seeking a talented Senior VFX Artist to join our team and work on our newly announced AAA title, Back 4 Blood! The job will require working closely with designers, engineers, and other artists to create FX for awesome games. The ideal candidate will be a great team player who is self-motivated and can thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

+ Participate in the creative process; drive the concept process for game effects

+ Bring in progress and prototype effects to completion

+ Work with the Art Director and art team to ensure artistic unity across the game

+ Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat

+ Work with designers, engineers, and other artists in creating strong moment-to-moment gameplay

+ Collaborate with other team members to ensure that assets fall within set parameters in regards to performance, best practices, and art style

Requirements

+ Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating real-time effects

+ Self-driven, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude

+ Ability to problem-solve and prioritize issues while working with a team

+ 3+ years game experience in creating effects

+ Experience with creating compelling, real-time effects using Photoshop, Maya, and/or in-game effects systems

+ Knowledgeable of 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, etc.

Preferences

+ Passion for games

+ Experience with UE4

+ Experience working with shaders and materials

+ Shipped one or more major titles on current generation/PC platforms as a VFX artist

+ Experience with AAA First Person action titles

+ Familiarity with asset tracking and issue tracking tools such as Perforce and JIRA

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

+ Competitive salary

+ 100% healthcare coverage

+ 401k matching

+ Profit sharing plan

+ Generous time off

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Career improvement program

+ Pet friendly office

+ Fully stocked kitchen, sponsored food trucks, etc.

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