Senior Artist

Job Description

We're looking for a talented and seasoned Stylized VFX Artist to conjure up the kinetic, dynamic, and expressive special effects that will help us deliver vivid, hyper-satisfying gameplay and an immersive atmosphere on a new R&D game project. If you specialize in creating juicy, graphic VFX, we would love to talk to you.

We're a small team of industry veterans with big ambitions and an obsession to create memorable game moments that leave players telling their own stories for years to come. We're looking for new teammates who care deeply about the experiences they create and the people they make them with. Those who bias towards action and are energized by the learning that comes with bold experimentation at an agile pace. As a part of Netflix, we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Now is an amazing time to join Netflix as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 200 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there.

Responsibilities Include
• Create exceptional, stylized real-time visual effects using 3D/2D software (Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, etc.) from concept to implementation
• Block-in VFX during rapid prototyping and pre-production exploration to create visceral feels for gameplay
• Closely work with designers to understand and fulfill the gameplay goals
• Collaborate with teammates by providing and receiving creative/team feedback with the team's collective goals in mind
• Participate in daily playtesting

The Ideal Candidate
• Has shipped multiple games in VFX, Art, or Tech Art focused role
• Thrives as a member of a cross-functional multidisciplinary team
• Communicates with authenticity, intention, and curiosity
• Is energized by learning and problem-solving
• Is self-driven, and excels in online collaboration with a remote or hybrid team
• Plays or follows games across a variety of genres
• Possesses generalist skills that will add to the core team's capabilities

Has expertise in:
• Creating world-class impactful, stylized VFX with gameplay clarity in mind
• A deep understanding of timing and visual shape language
• Content creation tools, such as Maya, Houdini, Substance, and Photoshop
• Creating shaders, materials, and PBR assets within modern game engines, such as Unreal or Unity
• Implementation experience within Unity and/or Unreal
• Mobile and/or cross-platform development experience

As part of the application process, please provide a portfolio link or work samples with your application so that we can review your work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwybv2-18-218-38-125-42 in your application.