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VFX Artist

Keywords has an exciting opportunity to work alongside the team responsible for a top-selling and critically acclaimed AAA racing franchise. As a VFX Artist, you’ll be responsible for authoring and placing particle and atmospheric effects to efficiently achieve high quality game content that meets studio and fan expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify efficient VFX authoring workflows, working with Engine and Tech Art teams to implement
• Author new particle effects using our proprietary system
• Author procedural content and texture maps to drive VFX systems like clouds and weather
• Use a node-based system to author materials to enhance particle visuals
• Use our car and environment authoring tools to place VFX systems into content packages
• Ensure that our VFX systems operate at or under our performance budget

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• A strong portfolio that showcases the fundamentals of particle motion, physical behaviors, lighting and polish
• Experience with a variety of VFX content authoring tools, preferably expertise with Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine/Unity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with proprietary game engines.
• Experience working on performant AAA quality real-time particle effects on current generation hardware.
• Avid gamer who understands industry leading visuals and consumer expectations
• Passion for art, innovation, and technology

Benefits

At KeyWords we provide all our contingent workforce with:

• Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
• 401k (3% matching)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits