Raleigh NC - Senior FX artist
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SENIOR FX ARTIST
Were looking for a Senior FX Artist to create dramatic visual effects for a culturally relevant next-gen. AAA military shooter. In this newly created position, you will work closely with art and design leads to create innovative next-gen. effects that push the boundaries on high end game graphics. Must have hands on experience and at least 3+ years video game industry experience plus 2 shipped titles, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360.
For consideration, please submit resume and demo-reel/website to jobs@destineerstudios.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other members of the art team to create spectacular visual effects.
* Work from specs, concept art, or photo reference to create visual effects and animated events.
* Create in-game particle effects.
* Attach effects to game objects and events.
* Creatively solve problems & work with other departments to achieve goals of art direction.
* Provide accurate time estimates and meet deadlines.
* Stay abreast of and implement current technologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have at least 3+ years video game industry experience and shipped at least 2 game titles, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360.
* Demonstrated experience with 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, and/or equivalent tools.
* Strong next-gen. texture and shader creation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to create effects with particle systems, sprites, shaders, etc.
* Solid understanding of art pipelines and how to get the most out of them.
* Strong technical knowledge of effects generation within an engine.
* Excellent sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture, and color.
* Excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.
* Ability to be creative and have a strong artistic vision.
* Ability to quickly conceptualize, present, and execute ideas.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
* Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate with others, and work to meet deadlines.
* Passion and enthusiasm for video games.
* Strong portfolio (on CD or website) of 3D effects and animations.
* Legal U.S. work authorization required
HELPFUL:
* Experience writing scripts (maxscript, LUA) and/or programming.
* Experience in compositing; Shake experience is an additional benefit.
* Experience in other FX packages such as Houdini and Real Flow.
WHY DESTINEER:
Like many video game developers, Destineer offers competitive compensation, great benefits packages, a fridge filled with free stuff, and a fun working environment. But, we also offer some unique qualities for you to consider:
IMPACT. We reject the assembly-line production systems of most large studios, where masses swarm a project and then move on to the next. Instead, we build focused teams of people who stay with a project to completion and are given the responsibility and support needed to craft a masterpiece.
TECHNOLOGY. Unlike most game developers, we build our core technologies from scratch. We do this so we can make games that look and play differently than games created with licensed engines. Our technologies for the next-generation consoles offer many of the key graphics features of the brand-name engines while being architecturally unique.
RELEVANCE. Destineer's mission is to give video game players authentic insight into the experiences of our heroes while making tools these same heroes can use to train for their life-and-death operations. We work closely with the guys on the very front lines of America's military and intelligence activities to create the most culturally relevant video games we can. It's pretty cool going home at night knowing that your work could capture the imagination of millions of video game players while also preparing those on America's front lines for their very dangerous missions.
ABOUT RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh is quickly growing into a major hub of video game development. The Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is home to over 30 game companies, including Epic Games and Red Storm Entertainment, and is the game engine capital of the world.
Forbes magazine recently ranked Raleigh as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers and Kiplinger ranked Raleigh one of the seven "coolest" cities in which to live.
Raleigh offers a warm climate year-round, a rich cultural scene, one of the nation's top-rated education systems, a strong economy, and one of the best standards of living in the country. Beautiful, new 4-bedroom homes within 15 minutes of Destineer's offices can be purchased for as little as $230,000.
The 1.5 million people who live in the Raleigh area enjoy more than 20 major museums, an international airport that offers convenient and cost-effective travel options, an outstanding selection of restaurants and entertainment, professional sporting events, performing arts, historic sites, beautiful parks, and three of the nation's top universities. Located near the center of North Carolina, Raleigh is just 2 hours from the coast and 3 hours to the mountains, and Washington DC is only a four-hour drive to the north.
Were looking for a Senior FX Artist to create dramatic visual effects for a culturally relevant next-gen. AAA military shooter. In this newly created position, you will work closely with art and design leads to create innovative next-gen. effects that push the boundaries on high end game graphics. Must have hands on experience and at least 3+ years video game industry experience plus 2 shipped titles, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360.
For consideration, please submit resume and demo-reel/website to jobs@destineerstudios.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other members of the art team to create spectacular visual effects.
* Work from specs, concept art, or photo reference to create visual effects and animated events.
* Create in-game particle effects.
* Attach effects to game objects and events.
* Creatively solve problems & work with other departments to achieve goals of art direction.
* Provide accurate time estimates and meet deadlines.
* Stay abreast of and implement current technologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have at least 3+ years video game industry experience and shipped at least 2 game titles, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360.
* Demonstrated experience with 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, and/or equivalent tools.
* Strong next-gen. texture and shader creation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to create effects with particle systems, sprites, shaders, etc.
* Solid understanding of art pipelines and how to get the most out of them.
* Strong technical knowledge of effects generation within an engine.
* Excellent sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture, and color.
* Excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.
* Ability to be creative and have a strong artistic vision.
* Ability to quickly conceptualize, present, and execute ideas.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
* Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate with others, and work to meet deadlines.
* Passion and enthusiasm for video games.
* Strong portfolio (on CD or website) of 3D effects and animations.
* Legal U.S. work authorization required
HELPFUL:
* Experience writing scripts (maxscript, LUA) and/or programming.
* Experience in compositing; Shake experience is an additional benefit.
* Experience in other FX packages such as Houdini and Real Flow.
WHY DESTINEER:
Like many video game developers, Destineer offers competitive compensation, great benefits packages, a fridge filled with free stuff, and a fun working environment. But, we also offer some unique qualities for you to consider:
IMPACT. We reject the assembly-line production systems of most large studios, where masses swarm a project and then move on to the next. Instead, we build focused teams of people who stay with a project to completion and are given the responsibility and support needed to craft a masterpiece.
TECHNOLOGY. Unlike most game developers, we build our core technologies from scratch. We do this so we can make games that look and play differently than games created with licensed engines. Our technologies for the next-generation consoles offer many of the key graphics features of the brand-name engines while being architecturally unique.
RELEVANCE. Destineer's mission is to give video game players authentic insight into the experiences of our heroes while making tools these same heroes can use to train for their life-and-death operations. We work closely with the guys on the very front lines of America's military and intelligence activities to create the most culturally relevant video games we can. It's pretty cool going home at night knowing that your work could capture the imagination of millions of video game players while also preparing those on America's front lines for their very dangerous missions.
ABOUT RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh is quickly growing into a major hub of video game development. The Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is home to over 30 game companies, including Epic Games and Red Storm Entertainment, and is the game engine capital of the world.
Forbes magazine recently ranked Raleigh as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers and Kiplinger ranked Raleigh one of the seven "coolest" cities in which to live.
Raleigh offers a warm climate year-round, a rich cultural scene, one of the nation's top-rated education systems, a strong economy, and one of the best standards of living in the country. Beautiful, new 4-bedroom homes within 15 minutes of Destineer's offices can be purchased for as little as $230,000.
The 1.5 million people who live in the Raleigh area enjoy more than 20 major museums, an international airport that offers convenient and cost-effective travel options, an outstanding selection of restaurants and entertainment, professional sporting events, performing arts, historic sites, beautiful parks, and three of the nation's top universities. Located near the center of North Carolina, Raleigh is just 2 hours from the coast and 3 hours to the mountains, and Washington DC is only a four-hour drive to the north.