Studio: Digital Extremes
Job Opening: VFX Artist
Location: London, ON, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design, and computer graphics software to build efficient, high-quality special effects, keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay speed
- Employ fundamentals such as composition, movement, and color theory to communicate gameplay design to the player;
- Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new effects technologies and solutions
- Cooperate closely with art, design, audio, and development department to deliver first-class visual effects that exceed the state of the art;
- Work under the creative guidance of the Art Director;
- Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by Art Director;
- Actively participate in the feedback loop including accepting feedback form and providing feedback within the art and level design team as required, staying current on the scope and understanding of the project;
- Multitask effectively, prioritizing competing demands, and follow through on details;
- Support and mentor other artists who are less experienced and require more direction
Qualifications & Skills:
- University degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications, or cartooning OR completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts;
- 2+ years previous experience creating high-quality VFX for film or video games;
- Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work – particle systems, post-processing effects, materials, and principles of animation;
- Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines, and development processes;
- Working knowledge of a commercial 3D package;
- Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow directions and to collaborate successfully with others;
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and excel under production conditions;
- Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work ethic;
- Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.
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