Studio: Twisted Pixel Games
Job Opening: Visual Effects (VFX) Artist, Senior Level
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality visual effects and particle systems for a variety of gameplay and cinematic scenarios.
- Work with game programmers to facilitate the implementation of VFX in-game.
- Assist with advanced material creation, post-process effects, and lighting as needed.
- Work closely with the Art and Design teams to ensure the highest quality assets are delivered.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years of direct experience as a VFX artist in the game industry with at least 2 shipped PC/console titles.
- Proficient in creating compelling visual effects in any VFX creation software.
- Ability to author original textures and assets for use in visual effects design.
- Experience creating 3D assets and materials in Maya or another 3D package as needed to support effects.
- Familiarity with lighting in-game, material creation, and post effects.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle large workloads efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in game development with successful shipped games.
- Proactive about making things happen and a drive to continue developing as an artist.
- Desire and ability to put in the time and effort necessary to make a game great.
Extra Experience:
- Experience with current-generation game engines like Unreal, Radiant, or Unity.
- Experience creating VFX within Niagara (UE4).
- Experience with Houdini and Houdini Engine for Unreal.
- Experience with cutting-edge modeling, sculpting, and animation techniques.
- Knowledge and experience with art creation software such as Zbrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop.
Upload your Resume: To apply, visit https://twistedpixelgames.com/careers/