This job listing expired on Dec 31, 2020
Airship is currently seeking a Senior VFX artist to help drive the creation and quality of VFX across the studio on multiple projects. If you have the experience and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then we're the place for you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creation of stylized, hand-crafted 3D VFX for characters, action combat, and supernatural environments
- Implementation of, and technical setup of all work using Unreal and related tools
- Troubleshooting work and optimization of effects for performance on multiple platforms (PC and consoles)
- Collaboration with art leads to collect feedback and iterate on work
- Collaboration with other disciplines to ensure timelines and coverage across the game
- Self-regulation of time and resources to keep pace with project needs
- Oversight on outsource VFX resources, including direction, feedback, and integration
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience building 3D VFX in Unreal
- 5+ years of commercial game development experience
- At least one notable shipped title, demonstrating the ability to take a project to completion
- Proficiency with all tools necessary to create (from scratch) stylized, hand-painted 3D VFX assets
- Knowledge of modern 3D game engines and the tools required to implement VFX in-game, including the creation and use of shaders and/or scripting
- A demo reel that shows significant relevant work
PLUSES:
- Shipped titles on PC and consoles
SOME OF THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Full health benefits including medical, dental and vision
- Profit sharing
- Generous PTO
- Relocation packages
- PLUS...
- Office movie lunches
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Ping Pong with a leaderboard
- One sick mame cabinet
Please note, due to a high volume of applicants we cannot reply to each individually. Only those in consideration for a position will receive a reply. Thank you!