VFX Artist
WhiteMoon Dreams is currently looking for a talented, experienced, and highly-skilled Mid Level VFX Artist to work on our current projecta virtual reality Sci-Fi first-person shooter game for a major platform holder. This is an in-house position.
WhiteMoon Dreams is an independent digital entertainment studio in downtown Los Angeles founded by a group of passionate gamers. We set off on our own path to be a new kind of indie video game developer--one that looks at the creation of a game in a holistic manner. Last year we released WARMACHINE: Tactics, a turn-based strategy game based on the award-winning tabletop wargame. Our team includes members who have worked on blockbuster titles such as Fallout, Descent, Ratchet & Clank, Medal of Honor, and many others.
In short, you will be part of a close-knit community of talented artists, engineers, and developers with one goal in mindto make truly awesome games!
Responsibilities and Skills:
Ability to create visually striking / optimized real time VFX for virtual reality platform.
Proficiency in creating volumetric fluid simulations using FumeFX / 3DsMax.
Passion and drive to help research and develop new VR-VFX authoring techniques.
Ability to explore a range of styles from stylized to realism.
Expert use of Unreal Engines Cascade particle animation system.
Intermediate to expert understanding of UE4s Material Editor / shader creation techniques.
Ability to implement and refer to traditional animation concepts including: timing, energy, mass, and character.
Ability to take concept art or napkin idea and own the effect from start to polish / optimization.
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
Qualifications:
3 - 5 years in the video game industry.
Must have one shipped title, preferably multiple.
VR experience is a plus.
Personality Requirements:
Ability to quickly adapt to production needs and quick turnaround times.
Composure to accept constructive feedback and to also offer constructive input when appropriate.
Self-motivated, good communication skills, and a great team player attitude.
Must be passionate about creating games and real time VFX.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Unreal Editor 4 and other 3D package (3ds Max, Maya, Modo, Blender, etc.)
Works well within in a small VFX team environment and has exceptional communications skills.
VR experience is a plus.
Submission/Portfolio Requirements:
Resume
Cover Letter
Online artwork portfolio (website, blog, or online album
Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to fun@whitemoondreams.com
*This is an in-house position.
WhiteMoon Dreams is an independent digital entertainment studio in downtown Los Angeles founded by a group of passionate gamers. We set off on our own path to be a new kind of indie video game developer--one that looks at the creation of a game in a holistic manner. Last year we released WARMACHINE: Tactics, a turn-based strategy game based on the award-winning tabletop wargame. Our team includes members who have worked on blockbuster titles such as Fallout, Descent, Ratchet & Clank, Medal of Honor, and many others.
In short, you will be part of a close-knit community of talented artists, engineers, and developers with one goal in mindto make truly awesome games!
Responsibilities and Skills:
Ability to create visually striking / optimized real time VFX for virtual reality platform.
Proficiency in creating volumetric fluid simulations using FumeFX / 3DsMax.
Passion and drive to help research and develop new VR-VFX authoring techniques.
Ability to explore a range of styles from stylized to realism.
Expert use of Unreal Engines Cascade particle animation system.
Intermediate to expert understanding of UE4s Material Editor / shader creation techniques.
Ability to implement and refer to traditional animation concepts including: timing, energy, mass, and character.
Ability to take concept art or napkin idea and own the effect from start to polish / optimization.
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
Qualifications:
3 - 5 years in the video game industry.
Must have one shipped title, preferably multiple.
VR experience is a plus.
Personality Requirements:
Ability to quickly adapt to production needs and quick turnaround times.
Composure to accept constructive feedback and to also offer constructive input when appropriate.
Self-motivated, good communication skills, and a great team player attitude.
Must be passionate about creating games and real time VFX.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Unreal Editor 4 and other 3D package (3ds Max, Maya, Modo, Blender, etc.)
Works well within in a small VFX team environment and has exceptional communications skills.
VR experience is a plus.
Submission/Portfolio Requirements:
Resume
Cover Letter
Online artwork portfolio (website, blog, or online album
Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to fun@whitemoondreams.com
*This is an in-house position.