VFX Artist

Digital Extremes is seeking a VFX Artist to join our team. You will be utilizing traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design and computer graphics software to build efficient, high quality special effects while keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay speed. You will need to have an excellent understanding of what makes real time special effects work in addition to an understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development processes. Preferred extras include experience working with Maya, After Effects, Houdini, and Photoshop, as well as a thorough knowledge of the game development process. An understanding of scripting languages such as Python or Lua is also an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design and computer graphics software to build efficient, high quality special effects, keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay speed.
• Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new effects technologies and solutions.
• Cooperate closely with art, design, audio and development department to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the art.
• Work under the creative guidance of the Art Director.
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by the Art Director.
• Actively participate in the feedback loop including accepting feedback from and providing feedback within the art and level design team as required, staying current on the scope and understanding of the project.
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ previous experience creating high quality VFX for video games.
• Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work - particle systems, postprocessing effects and shaders (specular and normal maps).
• University degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning or completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts.
• Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development processes.
• Working knowledge of a commercial 3D package.
• Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow direction and to collaborate successfully with others.
• Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work ethic.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.

How to Apply

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About the Company

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.