Senior Vfx Artist (gameplay)

Tencent/Lightspeed Studios

Los Angeles, California, US
Base: $106,100.00 to $199,300.00 py; bonus/equity:...
7+ years vfx development experience
Unreal engine niagara particle systems
Pbr environment real-time rendering
The role involves collaborating with the Art Director to define the visual style of game effects through concepts and reference materials

Job Summary

  • The role involves collaborating with the Art Director to define the visual style of game effects through concepts and reference materials.
  • Candidates must create optimized visual effects for real-time rendering including weather, explosions, and weapon impacts using Unreal Engine tools.
  • Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and up to 25 days of vacation.

Matching Summary

The role involves collaborating with the Art Director to define the visual style of game effects through concepts and reference materials.

Salary

Base: $106,100.00 to $199,300.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Sign-on payment and restricted stock units available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years VFX development experience
  • Unreal Engine Niagara particle systems
  • PBR environment real-time rendering
  • Node-based shader creation knowledge
  • Houdini simulation to Unreal asset pipeline

Nice-to-have

  • Strong artistic eye for lighting details
  • Experience with fast-paced production schedules
  • Ability to deconstruct visual references
  • Collaboration with engineers and tech art
  • Proficiency in Photoshop and AfterEffects

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of VFX development experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine pipelines
  • Experience creating realistic simulations using Houdini

Work Rights

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