VFX Artist

Job Description

Job Title:VFX Artist (Temporary) - High Moon Studios

Requisition ID:R003654

VFX Artist – High Moon Studios

Great Games Start with Great People! This is a significant time in our company's history – and one of the most exciting times to join us! We are building a culture of collaboration and seeking an imaginative, skillful, and versatile VFX Artist to join our team in Carlsbad, California. If you share a passion for developing groundbreaking worlds and player experiences, then this may be the position you've been waiting for!

Your Mission:
• Collaborates with the VFX Art Lead and other departments to deliver AAA quality visual effects.
• Utilizes sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to create a wide variety of real-time special effects.
• Uses traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements.
• Placing and sequencing the behavior of effects in game balancing Design and Art requirements.
• Ability to read and write script code to sequence effects.
• Troubleshoots artistic, technical, and performance issues.
• Communicates effectively with team members, production and management to ensure that project goals are met.

Player Profile:
• Production experience utilizing particle systems and other forms of dynamic simulations.
• Strong understanding of node based pixel and vertex effect shader development.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Max or Maya.
• Strong artistic ability as well as good technical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with team members.
• Awareness of console game budgets and technical constraints.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Continuous learner and ability to adapt to change.
• Passion for video games.

Bonus Points:
• Programming experience in any language (C#, Python, HLSL).
• Traditional animation background.
• Houdini, or other dynamic and fluid simulation experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmk376-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.