Senior VFX Artist

📋 Description

• Visualize, design, and craft captivating in-game visual effects (including modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, shaders, particle systems, explosions, and environmental effects, etc.) with advanced tool proficiency.

• Collaborate with the art team to establish a cohesive style for VFX and uphold asset quality across all project facets.

• Engage with game designers and engineers to grasp gameplay needs and effectively convey gameplay mechanics to players within engine limitations.

• Implement visual effects in the Unity game engine and refine them based on input from design and development teams.

• Optimize visual effects for diverse hardware and platforms.

• Stay current with the latest trends and methodologies in video game visual effects.

• Partner with fellow artists and designers to maintain the game's visual style consistency.

• Embrace Fortis' values of mentoring and collaboration to provide feedback on design and technical hurdles.

• Create tools and streamline pipelines for art production, incorporating batching and automation.

• Aid in scoping tasks for timely milestone achievements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in industry-standard software like After Effects, Maya, or 3ds Max.

• Possess strong artistic abilities and comprehension of traditional art and animation principles.

• Capable of scripting and executing actions to develop VFX.

• Skilled in crafting intricate materials and shaders using a node-based workflow.

• Thorough understanding of 3D graphics and animation principles.

• Excellent communication and collaboration aptitudes, thriving in a team setting.

• Organized, particularly in asset management (including naming conventions).

• Enthusiastic about video games with a deep insight into the gaming industry and development pipelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity for professional growth and skill development.

• Dynamic and creative work environment with a passionate team.