VFX Game Artist Job

VFX ARTIST needed for a Contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Los Angeles, CA!

THE BIG PICTURE - TOP SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

- VFX for AAA Games
- Particle motion, timing and scale
- 3D packages

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- FX artists will be creating Real Time particle systems for the game environment and scripted moments. The artist will work closely with Art leads, Lighting, Design, and Production to bring the level to life.
- The FX artist recreates natural phenomena, such as fire, smoke, explosions, dust, water, and weather systems. The artist will also create Real Time particle effects for the destruction of buildings, vehicles, and natural environments and everything in between using a proprietary toolset.
- Set dresses the level with ambient atmospheric effects and produces stunning key scripted effects for high-impact game moments.
- Creates textures to use in the particle effects using Photoshop and other 2D/3D applications.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Must have a minimum of three (3) years in full-cycle AAA game development
- Demo Reel or website showing previous particle FX work.
- Strong understanding of particle motion, timing, and scale is a must.
- Demonstrated ability with a 3D particle editor/3D package.
- Experience with a Scripting language/programming language.
- Excellent texture creation skills using Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to create all required art assets needed for particle effects and level atmospherics.
- Can follow the style of a particular artist or concept.
- Stays within budgets and the understanding of console limitations.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks at any given time.
- Able to work independently, but maintain "Team Focus."
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively between different departments.
- Degree or certificate in animation, film, or related field, or equivalent FX production experience in games.

BONUS POINTS! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Previous FX experience for a shipped AAA title.
- Understanding of script/programming concepts.
- Experience working with Real Time materials on next gen consoles.
- Adobe After Effects experience.
- Experience with FumeFX, Houdini, Thinking Particles, Maya fluids and rigid body dynamics.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Here's a great opportunity to work on one of the top AAA titles of all time with a wicked smart and talent group of artists. If you have the skills above and experience working on AAA titles, get me your portfolio and resume right away!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Juli Reynolds

Yoh, a DayJ2W: INTET

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