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Senior VFX Artist
3 years ago
Overview
Arkane Studios is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our team in developing AAA games for PC and next-gen console systems. The ideal candidate will have experience creating real time visual effects, a creative eye, and a passion for gaming.
*Position based in Austin, TX. Will consider remote.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Art Director, Creative Team, and Engineers to create visual effects that support gameplay systems and environmental storytelling
- Handle all aspects of the VFX pipeline, which includes creating content from pre-visualization concepts to final polished assets in game
- Assist in the constant improvement and stability of VFX tools and pipeline
- Work with Tech Art and Graphics Programmers to ensure VFX assets are optimized and run efficiently while maintaining visual quality
Qualifications
- Experience with real-time VFX authoring tools
- Proficiency with Maya for creating 3D assets
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics simulation software, such as Houdini and FumeFX, is a plus
- Good eye for timing and motion in relation to real world physical behaviors
- Understanding of VFX asset costs and impact on console performance
- Ability to work independently and creatively to solve VFX technical challenges
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- Experience with current game engines such as Unreal Engine 4, Unity, or CryEngine
- Demo reel required
Salary Range
Senior VFX Artist- The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 - $165,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
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