Lead VFX Artist (Remote)
Company: Perfect Storm Studios
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Perfect Storm Studios was founded by Game Industry Veterans to
build the next generation of games. We believe that the best games
will be those that can seamlessly integrate amazing game design,
player rewards, and joint development with our player community. We
are a fully remote company which actively puts the employees and
community first. Perfect Storm Studios has an A+ excellent culture
that is the perfect balance of both fun interactions and fulfilling
work. Head on over to our website to learn more about our
project!
The Role
We are seeking a full-time Lead VFX Artist who will work with the
Art directors, Designers, Third-party Service Providers, and
Concept Artists in conceptualizing and creating character and skill
visual effects for our game.
The ideal candidate will have familiarity with common game engines,
specifically Unity. They must possess a good eye for design,
layout, color, illustration, strong animation principles, and an
acute awareness of the current trends in art and the games
industry. It's critical that the candidate be comfortable in a
dynamic team oriented environment and possess a passionate
self-driven attitude.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Game Designers, Art Directors, Concept Artists
and Third Party Service Providers in conceptualizing character and
skill animations.
Design and Create new VFX and render features
Sets and Designs technical and quality visual effects benchmarks
with minimal to no supervision
Work with the Art Director and Engineering Team in identifying and
building tools and pipelines
Storyboarding VFX Concepts
Establishes and maintains best practice documentation
Assist the Art Directors in directing the outsourced VFX team.
Diagnose, optimize and troubleshoot VFX for both quality and
performance.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in VFX experience with at least 3 years as a
Sr. VFX Artist
A deep passion for gaming
Knowledge of Unity Particle System
Deep understanding optimizing VFX for console and mobile game
development
Ability to maintain balance between VFX quality and performance
requirements
Demonstrates ability to create beautiful VFX for games, film/tv, or
a combination of both.
Excellent Leadership Skills, great verbal and written
communication
Strong proficiency in VFX content creation tools
Extensive experience with Unity and Maya
Strong understanding of Real-time VFX techniques and pipeline
Positive Collaborative spirit and love for teamwork
Bonus Points
Passion for playing MMORPGs and MOBA games
WoW, DotA 2 or League of Legends player
Good understanding of Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrencies and
NFTs
Strong traditional painting skills and an ability to combine
hand-crafted art with technical skills in creating VFX
Knowledge of eSports
Passion for MOBAs or Hero Brawlers
Benefits
Competitive Compensation (Location Dependent)
Flexible PTO
Full Remote and Location Independence
Type of Position : Full-time
Location: Remote, Synchronous 9-1pm PST
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