Avalanche Studios - Now Hiring - SENIOR VFX ARTIST - New York, NY
The Position
Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a REAL TIME VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects. Examples include fire, smoke, explosion trails and sparkle bursts. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Lead VFX Artist to create visually stunning effects utilizing the Avalanche engine. This is a huge opportunity for a driven effects artist to help manage, research and evolve the Avalanche effects pipeline and use their expertise to create amazing visual effects.
Required qualifications
- 4+ years minimum experience in the game industry on a AAA game.
- Expert in creating high-quality particle effects and textures
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality effects reel and high resolution effect textures
- The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential
- Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
- High proficiency in technical problem solving
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects and 3D Studio Max
Desired qualifications
- Shipped one or more AAA or indie game as an FX artist
- Experience in one or more real time effect packages
- Experience working with and knowledge of PS4 and Xbox One hardware
- Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
- Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya
- Experience in creating real time shaders and post effects
http://avalanchestudios.com/careers/B17CDD3B8C63448696F878A0C560310F/
To apply for this position please register below with a detailed resume and cover letter. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in New York.