[Hiring] Senior VFX Artist @Digital Extremes

Role Description

Digital Extremes is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to join our team. You will utilize traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design, and computer graphics software to build efficient, high-quality special effects while maintaining technical specifications for memory usage and gameplay speed. As an adaptable communicator and proactive collaborator, you will work closely across multi-disciplinary teams to elevate artistic vision and iterate through active feedback. You bring a thorough understanding of real-time visual effects, game engines, tools, and development pipelines, paired with the strong time-management skills needed to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Preferred extras include experience with Maya, JangaFx, Houdini, Photoshop, and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.

Responsibilities

• Utilize traditional art training and 3D software to build efficient, high-quality special effects while managing memory usage and gameplay speed.
• Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new technologies and solutions.
• Cooperate closely with art, design, audio, and development departments to deliver first-class visual effects.
• Work under the creative guidance of the Art Director and deliver work on time according to production schedules.
• Actively participate in the feedback loop, including giving and receiving feedback within the art and level design teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience creating high-quality VFX for video games.
• Core VFX Knowledge: Deep understanding of real-time special effects, particle systems, postprocessing effects, shaders, and animation principles.
• Strong artistic portfolio.
• Pipeline & Tools: Strong grasp of game engines, tools, pipelines, and development processes, along with working knowledge of a commercial 3D package.
• Education: University degree in visual arts (specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications, or fine arts) or a college diploma in graphic arts.
• Soft Skills & Personal Attributes:
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent cross-discipline communication skills with a proven ability to follow direction and collaborate effectively across art, design, and technical teams.
• Time Management & Organization: Strong ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines under production conditions.
• Adaptability & Feedback: Receptive to creative direction and actively engaged in giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Work Ethic & Vision: Self-directed with a strong work ethic, high standards of quality, and a clear artistic vision.
• Passion: A genuine enthusiasm and passion for video games and visual storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles.

Company Description

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players. Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.