[Hiring] Senior Game Artist @Bullfinch Recruitment

Role Description

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Game Artist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of real-time visual effects animated content production for Live Casino content, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality effects that enhance gameplay and bring immersive experiences to life.

• Execute on a range of visual effects styles, from realistic to stylized.
• Work closely with the Art Director, Artists and Programmers to create and deliver VFX that embodies the creative vision of their games.
• Organise project assets within software and server directories.
• Create easy to understand static and animated concepts that can be used further in production.
• Create high-resolution 3D and 2D assets.
• Create & animate 3D and 2D environments using 3ds max (Corona render), Blender, After Effects.
• Create high fidelity particle effects, utilising 3D and 2D particle systems.
• Collaborate with design, animation, and studio design departments to meet the highest visual quality and gameplay standards.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with game designers, producers, and the art department.
• Bring an excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and spirit that welcomes constructive feedback.
• Work with Windows-based computers.
• Learn new processes and software as needed.
• Operate with focus, prioritise and work on various projects and deadlines with frequent interruptions while maintaining flexibility and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3-5+ years' experience in VFX.
• History of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly organised, resourceful, and dependable with communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise judgment and discretion in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment. Must be willing to take and follow directions.
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Proven proactive problem solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Trustworthy with the ability to maintain a high level of discretion.
• Interest in new technology and an ability to approach complex projects from an innovative viewpoint.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and design principles.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Experience using industry-standard 3D and 2D content creation tools (Blender, 3ds Max, Corona Render, Houdini, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Media Encoder, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of 3ds Max.
• Strong knowledge of animation principles.
• Strong understanding of realistic lighting principles.
• High professionality in 3D and 2D motion graphic animation, shader and material development, lighting, rendering, and camera animation. Good understanding of character and hard surface asset animation.
• Understanding of file format exporting (MOV, MP4, TARGA, PNG sequence, output channels).
• Understanding of frame rates for movies, animations, and game engines.
• Knowledge of post-production process.

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Gym membership
• Real career growth (we promote from within — no gatekeeping here)
• Learning Hub—personalised learning, gamified growth, and endless career development at your fingertips.