[PAID] Seeking an FX Artist for VR/AR Projects - The Third Floor, Inc.
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If you like working on phenomenal projects, collaborating with great people, kicking back during monthly social events and free lunches on Fridays..then the Third Floor is looking for you!
Since its inception 10 years ago, The Third Floor has worked on Hollywoods biggest blockbusters, contributing to over a billion dollars a year in box office annually. Our mission has expanded and we are looking for talented artists for our growing VR/AR department.
The Third Floor, Inc. (TTF) is looking for a VFX artist experienced in the Unreal engine to join our team!
In this position, you will push the boundaries of entertainment creating virtual and augmented reality experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. You will develop visual effects (fluids, fire, smoke, explosions, etc.) in Unreal 4 for a variety of projects and platforms.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the build of amazing VR games and experiences in Unreal 4
Design and implement dynamic & compelling visual effects
Meet run-time and performance budgeting requirements
Work collaboratively with other department personnel: especially environment, character, and lighting artists
Generate VFX documentation for the TTF real-time pipeline
Collaborate with production to develop task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals
Coordinate with Art, Design and Animation to ensure VFX vision and quality expectations are met
Troubleshoot VFX-related bug fixes and optimizations
Help to improve technical pipelines and VFX creation techniques/tools
Assist with R&D as it relates to creation of VFX for real-time productions at TTF
Stay current with industry real-time VFX techniques
Essential Skills:
Experience working with Unreal 3 or 4, Photoshop and Maya to create real-time VFX
Able to paint VFX textures from scratch and match an established style
Strong understanding of particle systems, lighting, texture/UV animation, sprite animation, dynamics and simulations, & material setup
Experience creating and using real-time shaders
Minimum 3 years experience as a VFX artist for video games
Experience working with Blueprint
Must be proactive and work well in a team environment
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Able to communication effectively
Able to follow design / reference
Able to work with wide range of styles
Strong time-management and prioritization skills
Desired Skills:
Basic understanding of game scripting
Unity experience
Knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages
Passion for game development
Previous experience working in VR or AR
Portfolio of relevant work required
To apply for the role please visit our recruitment website address at careers@thethirdfloorinc.com.
Since its inception 10 years ago, The Third Floor has worked on Hollywoods biggest blockbusters, contributing to over a billion dollars a year in box office annually. Our mission has expanded and we are looking for talented artists for our growing VR/AR department.
The Third Floor, Inc. (TTF) is looking for a VFX artist experienced in the Unreal engine to join our team!
In this position, you will push the boundaries of entertainment creating virtual and augmented reality experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. You will develop visual effects (fluids, fire, smoke, explosions, etc.) in Unreal 4 for a variety of projects and platforms.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the build of amazing VR games and experiences in Unreal 4
Design and implement dynamic & compelling visual effects
Meet run-time and performance budgeting requirements
Work collaboratively with other department personnel: especially environment, character, and lighting artists
Generate VFX documentation for the TTF real-time pipeline
Collaborate with production to develop task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals
Coordinate with Art, Design and Animation to ensure VFX vision and quality expectations are met
Troubleshoot VFX-related bug fixes and optimizations
Help to improve technical pipelines and VFX creation techniques/tools
Assist with R&D as it relates to creation of VFX for real-time productions at TTF
Stay current with industry real-time VFX techniques
Essential Skills:
Experience working with Unreal 3 or 4, Photoshop and Maya to create real-time VFX
Able to paint VFX textures from scratch and match an established style
Strong understanding of particle systems, lighting, texture/UV animation, sprite animation, dynamics and simulations, & material setup
Experience creating and using real-time shaders
Minimum 3 years experience as a VFX artist for video games
Experience working with Blueprint
Must be proactive and work well in a team environment
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Able to communication effectively
Able to follow design / reference
Able to work with wide range of styles
Strong time-management and prioritization skills
Desired Skills:
Basic understanding of game scripting
Unity experience
Knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages
Passion for game development
Previous experience working in VR or AR
Portfolio of relevant work required
To apply for the role please visit our recruitment website address at careers@thethirdfloorinc.com.