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VFX Artist

Job Description

Purpose of the position:
The Visual Effects Artist designs and implements, under supervision, video game special effects in accordance with a project’s artistic direction and production deadlines. He/she has strong artistic skills, and an understanding of the technical constraints on the target platforms.

Visual Art:
• Using a variety of particle systems, create all aspects of special effects artwork:
o Particle system templates and animation
o Particle textures
o Particle models (as necessary)
o Lighting
• Good knowledge of in-game special effects, including:
o Smoke
o Explosions
o Fire
o Weather
o Atmospherics
o Water
o Light/Energy
o Damage
o Full screen filters
o Post processing
Individual:
• Coming with creative ideas and solutions to the tasks that have been assigned and communicate them to the Leads;
• Work with your lead to create a plan and schedule.
• Proactively communicate task status to your peers, customers, and Leads.
• Regularly follow-up on the status of dependencies that are holding up the task.
• Correct defects discovered by QC or your customers in a timely fashion.
• Provide self-assessment on how to improve your own performance.
• Work within the technical limitations of a variety of game engines.
• Match the required art style of a project.

Teamwork:
• Cooperate with fellow Artists, Animators, Riggers, Game Designers, Programmers, and Sound Designers to complete tasks according to the production plan approved by management
• Work closely with direction of Creative Leadership to create high quality visual effects
• Collaborate with Gameplay Programmers to ensure necessary VFX hooks are exposed for gameplay related effects.
• Collaborate with Graphics Programmers to ensure necessary technology/features are present in order to reach the visual benchmarks.
• Create and maintain workflow documentation for your team's content.
• Share artistic knowledge with Artists, support them when needed.

Qualifications

Training:
• Graduated with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
• College diploma in game-oriented visual effects, or equivalent training

Relevant Experience:
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in modeling, texture, lighting and image processing or other relevant experience.
• Must be proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, or equivalent tools.
• Good knowledge of 3DS Max particles/dynamics systems, and special effects creation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint).

Other Skills:
• Good understanding of art fundamentals: color theory, lighting, shape, composition, etc.
• Must be creative and be able to adapt to a variety of art styles;
• Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices;
• Must be responsible, proactive, accountable, and personable.
• Good organizational and analytical skills, and able to solve problems.
• Passion for creating and playing games, regardless of platform or genre.
• Able to take constructive criticism and keep up with changes.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills. English ability a plus.
• Scripting skills (MaxScript, Python, HLSL) a plus.

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft builds worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery.

With over 30 locations worldwide, 94 nationalities and 55 spoken languages, Ubisoft teams are a creative force with a diverse range of specialties in development, business and operations. Through cross-studio collaboration and a forward-looking approach, they dream up new ideas, anticipate new technologies, and continually enhance their expertise.

From breathtaking gaming experiences to award winning marketing campaigns, Ubisoft creates engaging worlds that foster passionate communities.