LEAD/ SENIOR FX ARTIST - CRYTEK UK
This is a unique opportunity to define, create and refine all special visual effects for the Crytek UK studio, working closely with the Art Director and creative leads to implement their vision.
It is expected that the VFX Artist will be able to creatively problem solve to produce striking and efficient visual effects for the experience. Strong skills in texture creation, coupled with an acute understanding of particle systems and geometry effects are critical. A solid understanding of the technical restrictions of the target platform is essential and the VFX Artist will work closely with Graphical Programmers and Technical Artists to create and implement the effects.
Requirements:
· A good communicator and keen ideas person
· Have a thorough understanding of VFX production, both artistic and technical - In depth understanding of the asset integration process within the game production pipeline, including its limitations and dependencies
· Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with Art Director, Engineers and the Technical Artist on VFX solutions
· Visual understanding of real world and stylistic FX
· Ability to technically deconstruct visual effects from other game and film references
· Have a focus on quality and delivery to meet deadlines
· Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally
· Able to work well in a team while standing out as an individual
Experience:
· Game industry experience having shipped AAA titles as a VFX Artist/Senior VFX Artist
· Demonstrate excellent technical and artistic VFX skills
· Thorough knowledge and proficiency working with 2D & 3D modelling packages, including but not limited to Photoshop & 3d Studio Max.
Plusses:
· Knowledge of other disciplines within, 3D art, including modelling, lighting, shading, rendering and post process techniques
· Scheduling and documentation experience is a plus
· Basic understanding of scripting within 3d software a plus.
· Experience with Cryengine tools a plus.
Please note we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Due to the Coalition Government's interim immigration limits Crytek UK Ltds ability to sponsor employees under Tier 2 (General) of the Points Based System is very limited. Candidates from outside the EEA are therefore encouraged to explore immigration routes which will allow them to work in the UK without such sponsorship.
In the recruitment process all candidates are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
APPLY VIA recruitmentuk@crytek.com submitting your portfolio and CV or via our website http://www.crytek.com/career/offers/overview/nottingham/art-animation/art-fxcontent
It is expected that the VFX Artist will be able to creatively problem solve to produce striking and efficient visual effects for the experience. Strong skills in texture creation, coupled with an acute understanding of particle systems and geometry effects are critical. A solid understanding of the technical restrictions of the target platform is essential and the VFX Artist will work closely with Graphical Programmers and Technical Artists to create and implement the effects.
Requirements:
· A good communicator and keen ideas person
· Have a thorough understanding of VFX production, both artistic and technical - In depth understanding of the asset integration process within the game production pipeline, including its limitations and dependencies
· Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with Art Director, Engineers and the Technical Artist on VFX solutions
· Visual understanding of real world and stylistic FX
· Ability to technically deconstruct visual effects from other game and film references
· Have a focus on quality and delivery to meet deadlines
· Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally
· Able to work well in a team while standing out as an individual
Experience:
· Game industry experience having shipped AAA titles as a VFX Artist/Senior VFX Artist
· Demonstrate excellent technical and artistic VFX skills
· Thorough knowledge and proficiency working with 2D & 3D modelling packages, including but not limited to Photoshop & 3d Studio Max.
Plusses:
· Knowledge of other disciplines within, 3D art, including modelling, lighting, shading, rendering and post process techniques
· Scheduling and documentation experience is a plus
· Basic understanding of scripting within 3d software a plus.
· Experience with Cryengine tools a plus.
Please note we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Due to the Coalition Government's interim immigration limits Crytek UK Ltds ability to sponsor employees under Tier 2 (General) of the Points Based System is very limited. Candidates from outside the EEA are therefore encouraged to explore immigration routes which will allow them to work in the UK without such sponsorship.
In the recruitment process all candidates are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
APPLY VIA recruitmentuk@crytek.com submitting your portfolio and CV or via our website http://www.crytek.com/career/offers/overview/nottingham/art-animation/art-fxcontent