Lead VFX Artist

Striking Distance Studios continues to grow. We are looking for talented developers with experience working on large-scale, live service games to join us in our San Ramon studio.

What we need:

Striking Distance Studios is looking for an experienced Lead VFX Artist to help create a next generation AAA experience in the PUBG Universe.

Responsibilities:

• Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements
• Place effects throughout levels and cinematics
• Paint particle and decal textures
• Create simulations for gameplay elements
• Create FX shaders with node-based shader networks
• Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.)
• Create simple geometry and assign UV's
• Optimize FX for framerate and memory
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine
• Work with Art Director to maintain FX art direction for game
• Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight: Understands and adds to the overall art style of game
• Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene.
• Manage and mentor VFX teammates

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience producing FX in real-time game engines;
• 1+ years’ experience in leadership and/or people management, including building VFX pipeline
• Good people skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials
• Ability to work independently. Proficient Animation and timing skills
• Solid traditional arts background a plus