[Hiring] Senior VFX Artist @Studio Wildcard

Role Description

We're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior VFX Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

• Independently create and implement high quality, performant, and visually compelling VFX Assets/Tools/Systems for games, including real-time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed.
• Work closely with designers, engineers, and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX.
• Be a self-starter who meets deadlines and actively collaborates with the team on VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling.
• Seek out, troubleshoot, and fix performance issues.
• Maintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team.
• Have a great attitude and be a positive force at the studio—flexible and adaptive to the needs of the team.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in creating and implementing real-time VFX using Niagara in Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in creating VFX Assets using advanced techniques like fluids/pyro/etc in a software package like Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc.
• Deep knowledge of vector math, real-time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real-time performance issues.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for implementing VFX and creation of VFX Systems and Tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in game development or related field.
• At least 2 or 3 shipped AAA games as a VFX or Technical Artist.

Requirements

• HLSL or equivalent shader writing language.
• Houdini Knowledge.
• Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.).

Required Application Materials

• Resume.
• Demo reel with breakdown/explanation of what you did.

Benefits

• We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
• Coverage includes Medical (3 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option.
• 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/HSA options.