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Lead VFX Artist (Remote)

Perfect Storm Studios was founded by Game Industry Veterans to build the next generation of games. We believe that the best games will be those that can seamlessly integrate amazing game design, player rewards, and joint development with our player community. We are a fully remote company which actively puts the employees and community first. Perfect Storm Studios has an A+ excellent culture that is the perfect balance of both fun interactions and fulfilling work. Head on over to our website to learn more about our project!

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Lead VFX Artist who will work with the Art directors, Designers, Third-party Service Providers, and Concept Artists in conceptualizing and creating character and skill visual effects for our game.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with common game engines, specifically Unity. They must possess a good eye for design, layout, color, illustration, strong animation principles, and an acute awareness of the current trends in art and the games industry. It’s critical that the candidate be comfortable in a dynamic team oriented environment and possess a passionate self-driven attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Game Designers, Art Directors, Concept Artists and Third Party Service Providers in conceptualizing character and skill animations.
• Design and Create new VFX and render features
• Sets and Designs technical and quality visual effects benchmarks with minimal to no supervision
• Work with the Art Director and Engineering Team in identifying and building tools and pipelines
• Storyboarding VFX Concepts
• Establishes and maintains best practice documentation
• Assist the Art Directors in directing the outsourced VFX team.
• Diagnose, optimize and troubleshoot VFX for both quality and performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in VFX experience with at least 3 years as a Sr. VFX Artist
• A deep passion for gaming
• Knowledge of Unity Particle System
• Deep understanding optimizing VFX for console and mobile game development
• Ability to maintain balance between VFX quality and performance requirements
• Demonstrates ability to create beautiful VFX for games, film/tv, or a combination of both.
• Excellent Leadership Skills, great verbal and written communication
• Strong proficiency in VFX content creation tools
• Extensive experience with Unity and Maya
• Strong understanding of Real-time VFX techniques and pipeline
• Positive Collaborative spirit and love for teamwork

Bonus Points:

• Passion for playing MMORPGs and MOBA games
• WoW, DotA 2 or League of Legends player
• Good understanding of Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
• Strong traditional painting skills and an ability to combine hand-crafted art with technical skills in creating VFX
• Knowledge of eSports
• Passion for MOBAs or Hero Brawlers

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (Location Dependent)
• Flexible PTO
• Full Remote and Location Independence
  

Type of Position: Full-time