Streamline Games is looking for a Real-Time Visual Effects Artists to join our production team and work on our current and future projects. As a Real Time VFX artist , you will be working both independently and collaboratively with the development team to make the best looking VFX. The Effects Artist is expected to concept/design effects either in 2D or 3D to convey the design/motion and overall idea to their leads.
RESPONSIBILITIES Delivering excellence
- Work with the Art Director to develop VFX that compliment or enhance the visual style of a project.
- Develop stylistically consistent, visually impactful VFX assets through creative use of particles, geometry, animation and materials.
- Ensure that VFX assets are built efficiently and perform within technical budgets.
Communication
- Communicates regularly with the Creative Director & Producer regarding the status of current project milestones and initiatives
- Obtains guidance and approval from Creative Director as required to advance initiatives and milestones.
Team and personal development
- Strong collaboration skills with other artists and disciplines.
- Work with other VFX artists/engineers to identify and implement art-pipeline optimizations and to create technical benchmarks to be used in production.
- Stays current on industry standard content creation tools and techniques
REQUIREMENTS
- Hands-on experience with game engines ( e.g. UE4, Unity3D, etc.)
- Good working knowledge of relevant 3D software and plug-in as well as how to optimize for video game hardware ( e.g. Maya, 3Ds Max, FumeFx , Rayfire , Realflow etc.)
- Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects or Substance Designer
- Good working knowledge of particle driven effects and shader system
- Good understanding of node-based shaders and their creation
- Basic 3D modelling and UV knowledge
- Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical video game development processes.
- Proficiency in English.
BENEFICIAL SKILLS
- Programming/scripting experience is a plus
- Familiarity with data management software ( e.g. SVN, Perforce, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of Max or Maya dynamics, particles and expressions, as well as how to optimize for video game hardware
- Houdini 3d visual scripting
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