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We are looking for an experienced (or just dang talented) VFX Artist to help us ship Solar Ash Kingdom! Become a part of our tight-knit (but growing) team to work closely with our gameplay and environment art team to make the world of Solar Ash a vibrant addition to the award-winning Heart Machine Universe.

Responsibilities

  • Content creation of visual FX across all areas of the game, with an emphasis on Combat FX and Sci Fi Props
  • You will work with our VFX Supervisor to ensure a consistent style and quality level across all the various types of game FX assets
  • You will partner with our render engineers to develop new, or improve upon existing technologies for pushing the bar of game FX, both visually and technically (Experience with Fluid simulation, and NPR rendering a BIG Plus)
  • Document, communicate requirements and provide feedback to internal artists and outsourcing partners
  • Actively develop and improve skillset and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods

Qualifications

  • More than anything, a portfolio of high quality, stylized visual effects in a real-time application
  • Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into engine (Unreal Engine Preferred)
  • Proficiency in industry-standard art packages, including Maya and Photoshop
  • Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages
  • Depth in visual shading networks (Unreal Engine preferred)
  • Good communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

Pluses

  • Side-FX Houdini experience (Game Dev Tools / Labs in particular!)
  • Scripting / Technical Design experience (Unity C#, UE4 Blueprints or similar)

To Apply

Send your application to the email below with the title "VFX Artist".

Please include specific skills you would bring to a new project, as well as any links to current and/or past projects and your resume.

All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.