At Electric Square, the worlds we create are crucial to our games and in delivering fantastic experiences to our players. Our portfolio includes ‘Forza Street’ and ‘Hot Wheels id,’ with ‘Assassin’s Creed VR’ and electrifying AAA console games currently in development and even more about to start! Together with 4 studios, 230 people, 8 projects (and our studio dogs!), we offer world-class projects with a unique studio culture to ensure our teams feel empowered and inspired
We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated VFX Artist to join our brand new Malta based studio!
A VFX Artist at Electric Square:
Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console.
Understands the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience.
Creates set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character.
Partner’s closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge.
Is a champion for VFX and constantly look for opportunities where your work can enhance the game.
Pre-Visualise’s and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques.
Documents & communicates clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.
Maintains and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals.
Requirements
At least 2+ years’ production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles.
Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines
Understanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.
Understanding of Houdini, a distinct advantage.
In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
To be a creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.
Have the ability and willingness to accept and follow directions, and to collaborate productively with others.
A VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.
An exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail.
We also welcome applications from Senior & Lead VFX Artists
Benefits
When you join Electric Square Malta you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in.