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[Paid & long term] Hanakai Studio Paris is looking for a freelance VFX Artist (UE4)

Position title
VFX Artist, remote freelance position
ref. 07172015VFXA

Job Description
Our VFX Artist will create beautiful real time visual effects and particle systems for our fantasy RPG, Prodigy. They will work hand-in-hand with our Art Director, Animators and Camera Artists to produce staged and cost-efficient effects that will give life to our characters and enrich our artistic direction.

Responsibilities
• Develop real-time visual effects within the defined art direction for a PC/PS4/Xbox One game
• Create assets such as textures, models and shaders relevant to VFX production
• Work closely with the team to stage and implement effects
• Ensure the visual effects meet performance and gameplay expectations
• Help set up and maintain the tools and workflows related to VFX production with our Technical Artist
• Track and report task completion with the onsite team


Requirements
• 3+ years as a professional VFX artist or equivalent experience
• A portfolio reflecting high-quality real time visual effects and a strong understanding of particle systems in current gen engines
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
• Proficiency with softwares for content production (3DSMax, Maya, Photoshop, etc.)
• Ability to model and texture in 3D with specialization in visual and particle effects
• Excellent sense of timing, scale, form, color and texture
• Skills in post-processing
• Basic animation skills
• Ability to quickly conceptualize, present and execute ideas
• Ability to work remotely and keep a steady motivation and workflow
• Ability to remain calm and confident under the pressure of production milestones
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both on a technical and creative basis
• Passion for video games and technical challenges

Pluses
• Multiple shipped titles as a VFX Artist or equivalent
• Experience with outsourcing and remote work
• Experience as a VFX Artist on UE4
• Experience as a Technical Artist
• Experience as a Cinematics/Camera Artist
• Experience as an Animator
• Experience in scripting (Python, MEL, etc.)
• Knowledge of Alienbrain
• Knowledge of Mantis

To apply
jobs@hanakai-studio.com
Please specify the reference of the offer in the subject of your mail for a faster treatment.

Company
Hanakai Studio is an up-and-coming company created by Jean Bey, legendary founder of the world-leading figurine company Rackham. Come and join our team in Paris, the crucible of French culture and video game development, and enjoy life in a fast-paced work environment where both veteran professionals and fresh graduates strive to create the games of tomorrow!
Our main project, Prodigy, will be out in 2016. This tactical RPG brings together the worlds of video games and figurines to create a whole new way to play.
Check it out at www.prodigythegame.com
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