Job Opening: Senior FX Artist
Company: NetherRealm Studio
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Job Type: Remote / Full-Time
Job Description: Makers of blockbuster Mortal Kombat and Injustice games hiring FX artists
- To work to create and maintain high-quality Special Effects assets for the game.
- This is an individual contributor position that designs and creates FX work for assigned aspects of products with a focus on technical troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Softwares:
- Unreal Engine 4
- Houdini
- Maya / 3ds Max
Qualifications & Skills:
- BA in art or related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years’ experience as an artist in the industry.
- At least 1 published game, preferably PS4 or Xbox One.
- Must have a working knowledge of authoring tools for real-time particle systems.
- Experience with Unreal 4 and Niagara preferred.
- Experience with UE4 Materials creation for FX preferred.
- Experience with UE4 blueprints preferred.
- Houdini FX experience a plus.
- Proficient in 3D modeling using Maya or 3D Studio Max a plus.
- Experience with a scripting language a plus.
- Experience with multiple 2D applications, including Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and similar applications a plus.
- Strong understanding of FX optimization and measuring performance on PS4/Xbox.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
- Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
- Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and redo/iterate work until it’s approved.
- Portfolio/website demonstrating your art skills, design sensibilities, and attention to detail.
- Strong interest in the computer or video games.