VFX Artist

Contract Duration: 12 months
Worksite: Hybrid - Vancouver, BC - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, a week

We are seeking a highly creative and motivated VFX Artist. In this position, you will be responsible for creating and implementing high-end real-time visual effects into a game using Unreal Engine. You will also collaborate with several members of the team, such as artists, engineers and designers, to craft state-of-the-art visual effects. If you are passionate about playing games, making games, and solving hard problems, we encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the Lead VFX Artist, Art Director, Technical Artists and Engineers to create and deliver VFX that embodies our creative vision.
• Ensure that VFX are created in accordance with the approved game style and technical requirements constraints.
• Ensure that consistent communication is maintained, in all directions, to guarantee the quality of the game.
• Rapid prototyping of VFX in close collaboration with Tech Art and Engineering teams
• Authoring high quality Visuals for Gore, Destruction, Pyrotechnics, and Weapon Effects
• Planning, estimating and prioritizing tasks.
• R&D, reference gathering, and document processes

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have 3+ years of experience in video games.
• Required to have shipped at least 1 title as a VFX or Technical Artist.
• A relevant Portfolio demonstrating experience in creating real time VFX in a photo realistic style.
• Relevant degree in an Art/Design field or the equivalent work experience.
• Experience with particle systems workflows and shader creation from concept to optimization.
• Experience using industry standard 3D content creation tools.
• Ability to take constructive feedback from leads, publishers and other team members and channel it into improving the product.
• Unreal experience is a big plus, specifically with Niagara and Chaos Destruction.
• Houdini experience is a big plus.
• Mel or Python scripting experience is a plus.
• Tech Art experience is also a plus
pay rate $50/HR - $60/HR