VFX artist(World of Tanks)
7 months ago
Job Overview
Wargaming invites a VFX Artist to join its top AAA project - World of Tanks!
It's a two-times Guinness award-winning vehicle action game with a 110-million army of loyal fans. World of Tanks is a cultural phenomenon that has entertained players worldwide for around 12 years!
We believe we have a solid and involved team that continually strives to be on the edge of the gaming industry. We are extremely passionate about Art and always looking for innovative ways and approaches to bring our ideas and vision to World of Tanks gamers.
As a VFX Artist, you will guide the creation and improvement of the VFX in World of Tanks. You will influence the visual style of the game and create the most impressive parts of gameplay. Your VFX expertise, artistic flair, and creativity will contribute to the overall artistic vision of our projects
What will you do?
- Realistic visual effects for WoT gameplay such as immersive shots and hits, epic tank explosions and destruction.
- Textures for particle effects and RBD simulations for buildings destruction.
- Complete cinematic scenarios and interactive elements on maps using in-game tools.
- Atmospheric and weather effects.
- Effects for tanks customization skins.
- Improve the toolset used for creating effects.
- Collaborate closely with Tech Artists and Software Engineers to implement technical solutions for new types of effects.
What are we looking for?
- Experience as a Senior or Middle VFX Artist.
- Understanding of performance optimization for particle effects.
- Basic skills in Maya or 3DMax or other modeling tools, Adobe Photoshop.
- Experience in game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal Engine).
- Understanding of vertex and pixel shaders, and optimization.
- Good Collaboration and Communication skills, with a proactive attitude for working in a team with level artists, animators, and tech artists.
- Strong artistic and technical skills to find creative solutions for realistic effects.
- A passion for gaming, art, and technology, and a drive to stay updated with the latest VFX technics in the industry.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Basic programming skills. (i.e. Python)
- Color and composition fundamentals
- Knowledge of RBD destruction and smoke\fire simulations in Houdini
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Vilnius include:
- Up to 8 “Trust days” per calendar year that require no medical certificate
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Meal Allowance
- Premium Private Health Care (with Gym training / Wellness program…)
- Personal Gaming Account
- Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward
The salary range for this position is 3120-5200 € (gross) per month.
Note that this salary range is valid for Lithuania, for other locations it might be different.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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