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VFX Artist @Niantic Inc.
Design
Salary $45 - $50 per h..
Remote Location
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Job Type full-time
Posted 1wk ago

[Hiring] VFX Artist @Niantic Inc.

1wk ago - Niantic Inc. is hiring a remote VFX Artist. πŸ’Έ Salary: $45 - $50 per hour πŸ“Location: USA

Role Description

Niantic’s Art department is seeking a skilled VFX Artist to help realize compelling visual effects for both characters and UI. The VFX artist will work closely with the Art, Design and Engineering teams to create stylized visuals that set the bar for the next generation of AR and VR platforms.

We work with some of the world's most advanced AR technologies to design visually creative, ground-breaking mobile experiences for tens of millions of users worldwide, inspiring discovery, exercise, and meaningful social experiences.

  • Build VFX across all areas of the game ranging from environmental and character related FX to User Interface FX.
  • Author Particle VFX and shaders in the Unity Game Engine whilst making sure they are optimum for mobile and VR platforms.
  • Demonstrate creative solutions to technically challenging VFX requests.
  • Collaborate with Art Design and Engineering teams, offering creative and efficient solutions to help solve performance related issues.
  • Maintain clean, organized VFX and Shader libraries.
  • Clearly communicate updates and communicate timely concerns to the production team.

Qualifications

  • BA in Fine Arts or equivalent skillset.
  • Minimum of 4 years industry or related experience.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates an advanced standard of realtime VFX across all areas of the game ranging from environmental and character related FX to User Interface FX.
  • Expert level skills with particle systems and node based shader creation.
  • Proficient with Photoshop, Maya, Max or Houdini.
  • Experience having published 2 or more games.
  • Self driven - actively improves skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating high-reaching products and learning new software packages.

Requirements

  • Plus If…
  • You have experience on AAA console games or high profile mobile titles.
  • Your portfolio demonstrates VFX with a stylized visual aesthetic.
  • You have experience using the Unity game engine.
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Job Type full-time
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