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Visual Effects Artist

The Minsk-based MS-1 studio is looking for a Visual Effects Artist to work on the World of Tanks Blitz mobile project.

MS-1 is the Wargaming mobile development studio that created World of Tanks Blitz, a popular cross-platform shooter, and World of Warships Blitz, a naval combat mobile game that has been downloaded over 160 million times. Currently, MS-1 is working on new shooters using Unreal Engine.

MS-1 is Wargaming's premier mobile development studio with its main offices in Vilnius, Minsk, Moscow, Shanghai, and Berlin. Its international, multicultural team comprises more than 360 professionals of various backgrounds and experience across all disciplines, including development, publishing, and operations.

This cultural diversity helps deliver games that click with different audiences around the globe.

What will you do?

• Design and configure visual effects in the World of Tanks Blitz proprietary editor
• Create textures and optimize VFX
• Resolve all related technical and creative issues both within the team and with related teams

What are we looking for?

• Experience with the Unreal Engine game engine (Unity 3D is a plus)
• Experience in working with particle systems
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects
• Understanding of basic physics principles, knowledge of the general principles of dynamics, pyrotechnics, and creation of FX, such as fire, magic, smoke, gunfire, water, steam, explosions, dust, etc.
• Ability to create low-poly meshes for FX
• Understanding of UV mapping

What will help you stand out?

• Work experience in the game industry
• Experience with Autodesk 3ds Max (Maya), Houdini FX, FumeFX, and EmberGen
• Excellent knowledge of color theory, physics, composition, and techniques for evoking emotional responses
• Knowledge, supervision, and application of graphics optimization in the gaming industry
• Interest in the gaming industry, personal gaming experience
• Experience in creating visual FX assets in Unreal Engine, Unity, etc.
• Experience in creating textures in Substance Designer

About Wargaming

Wargaming is one of the biggest free-to-play MMO game developers and publishers. Established in 1998, the company has more than 4,500 employees in 20 offices around the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles, including the massively popular World of Tanks and World of Warships, across all major gaming platforms.

Having a career with our company means always meeting interesting challenges and gaining valuable experience while working with world-class experts.

Unleash your true potential as part of the Wargaming team!

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