Vigil Games-Senior VFX Artist(Darksiders)
Senior Visual FX Artist
Vigil Games(www.vigilgames.com)
We are looking for a Senior Visual FX Artist to add dramatic flair to environments, characters, cinematics, and more through the creative use of effects. Candidate should have a strong sense of design and an amazing attention to detail. The Senior Visual FX Artist works closely with other Art and Design leads to create effects for explosions, smoke, fire, steam, fog, rain, flowing water, lava, and other natural phenomena like leaves and debris flowing in the wind.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Expert-level skills in 3D graphics, particle systems, shaders (specular and normal maps), rigid body collision, soft body, cloth, hair, and fur simulations.
Previous experience creating special effects that further the game experience by simulating flashes, explosions, rain, moving water, fire, smoke, etc.
Strong talent and experience with animation and anime is a big plus.
4 years or more production experience with special effects, post-production, and problem solving.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary.
Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
Strong interest in games, preferably with specific industry experience shipping titles for Playstation 2, PC, Xbox, etc.
Work samples required.
To apply:
Please send all resumes and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com
and put your Name:Position:Polycount in the subject line.
Check out this recent behind the scenes documentary about Darksiders:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/818226/virgil-games-project/videos/darksiders_DarksidersVideoDiary_052008.html
Vigil Games(www.vigilgames.com)
We are looking for a Senior Visual FX Artist to add dramatic flair to environments, characters, cinematics, and more through the creative use of effects. Candidate should have a strong sense of design and an amazing attention to detail. The Senior Visual FX Artist works closely with other Art and Design leads to create effects for explosions, smoke, fire, steam, fog, rain, flowing water, lava, and other natural phenomena like leaves and debris flowing in the wind.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Expert-level skills in 3D graphics, particle systems, shaders (specular and normal maps), rigid body collision, soft body, cloth, hair, and fur simulations.
Previous experience creating special effects that further the game experience by simulating flashes, explosions, rain, moving water, fire, smoke, etc.
Strong talent and experience with animation and anime is a big plus.
4 years or more production experience with special effects, post-production, and problem solving.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary.
Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
Strong interest in games, preferably with specific industry experience shipping titles for Playstation 2, PC, Xbox, etc.
Work samples required.
To apply:
Please send all resumes and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com
and put your Name:Position:Polycount in the subject line.
Check out this recent behind the scenes documentary about Darksiders:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/818226/virgil-games-project/videos/darksiders_DarksidersVideoDiary_052008.html