Multiple Art Positions (Senior VFX, 3D Director, others) & Project Manager - Sperasoft - Warsaw

Justo

Sperasoft is opening a new office in Warsaw, meaning lots of new hiring of talent! We're particularly interested in the positions named in the title of this thread, but if you think you have a strong portfolio in other areas (3D, Animation), I encourage you to apply.

If you're interested, I highly encourage you to send me a message here in Polycount :)  I'd be happy to get in contact with you to talk whether you'd be a good fit to the team, and send your stuff directly to our HR director. I look at all the PMs sent to me - if I do not reply, please be patient, and do NOT send multiple messages.

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Senior VFX Artist, Warsaw

Responsibilities:

• Working with Game Designers, Artists, and Engineers to create stunning effects and immersive visuals
• Creation of real time particle systems and shaders via proprietary software
• Texture creation for particle systems and shaders
• Simple modeling of objects needed for believable effects
• Performance optimization

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of professional visual effects development
• Shipped at least two (2) console/PC title using UE3/UE4/Unity
• Demonstrable experience of creating efficient real-time visual effects using the UE3/UE4 Cascade Editor (or Unity)
• Demonstrable ability to understand and create texture maps
• Demonstrable understanding of 3D asset creation
• Solid understanding of Photoshop or similar image manipulation software
• Strong texture creation skills
• Experience of relevant 3D art & animation packages – Maya or 3D Max
• Understanding of shaders and textures
• Understanding of how to optimize effects to work with varying technical constraints
• Demonstrable knowledge of compositing
• Able to conceptualize and animate very stylized natural and fantastical effects (environments, creatures, skills)
• Ability to accept feedback, and responds to criticism positively
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge in Fume FX, Houdini and Substance tools for texture generation is a bonus

We offer:

• Working with an international team of world class professionals on exciting and challenging projects
• Relocation program for new hires
• Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events
• Medical Insurance package
• Sensibly flexible working hours
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Friendly team and a family-like environment
• Additional benefits – care bonus to cover health, educational and safety needs, four paid days without sick list during a year, paid fitness club membership, corporate parties and team buildings and many more others
• Potential business trips to Russia, Canada and USA.

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Art Director, Warsaw

Responsibilities:

• Key stakeholder and owner of all art deliverables across the Sperasoft Poland studio.
• Works with Senior management team to proactively develop growth across studio.
• Leads and guides the art team.
• Communicates art vision to the team and wider studio management.
• Strong ability to create art briefs and project art bibles.
• Maintains and balances the project quality bar.
• Strong visual storytelling ability.
• Mentors’ artists throughout the project to continually develop core skills and abilities.
• Strives to build a sense of community.
• Pro-actively works to solves issues and challenges.
• Can assist partners to enhance and expand their game vision.
• Should possess a real world understanding of how things work.
• Experienced in gathering, collating, and sharing art reference.
• Should have a strong understanding of all game art disciplines, principals and requirements and provide guidance around each.
• Can direct concept teams.
• Knows how to provide timely feedback and constructive criticism.
• Works to build exceptional business partnerships with clients.
• Oversees Assoc. AD when liaising with the Recruitment Dept to review new candidates.
• Support and development of Studio Bootcamps.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ industry experience

Requirements:

• Art director on large and complex projects.
• Strong core art vision and artistic judgement.
• Strong ability to critique art.
• Understands current industry workflows and pipelines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to own the art deliveries.
• Understands scheduling and planning.
• Good art-specific vocabulary.
• Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining the ‘big picture’.
• Should possess a traditional art background.

We Offer:

• Working with an international team of world class professionals on exciting and challenging new projects
• Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation in industry conferences and events
• Private healthcare insurance package
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Friendly team and a family-like environment
• Additional benefits – care bonus to cover health, educational, and safety needs, four paid personal days per year, corporate parties and team buildings, referral bonuses and many more others