VFX Artist

Streamline Games is looking for Real-Time Visual Effects Artists to join our production team and work on our current and future projects. As a Real-Time VFX artist, you will be working both independently and collaboratively with the development team to make the best-looking VFX. The Effects Artist is expected to concept/design effects either in 2D or 3D to convey the design/motion and overall idea to their leads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering excellence:

• Work with the Art Director to develop VFX that compliment or enhance the visual style of a project.
• Develop stylistically consistent, visually impactful VFX assets through the creative use of particles, geometry, animation, and materials.
• Ensure that VFX assets are built efficiently and perform within technical budgets.

Communication:

• Communicates regularly with the Creative Director & Producer regarding the status of current project milestones and initiatives.
• Obtains guidance and approval from Creative Director as required to advance initiatives and milestones.

Team and personal development:

• Strong collaboration skills with other artists and disciplines.
• Work with other VFX artists/engineers to identify and implement art-pipeline optimizations and to create technical benchmarks to be used in production.
• Stays current on industry-standard content creation tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with game engines (e.g. UE4, Unity3D, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of relevant 3D software and plug-ins as well as how to optimize for video game hardware (e.g. Maya, 3Ds Max, FumeFx, Rayfire, Realflow, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects or Substance Designer.
• Good working knowledge of particle driven effects and shader system.
• Good understanding of node-based shaders and their creation.
• Basic 3D modelling and UV knowledge.
• Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical video game development processes.
• Proficiency in English.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS

• Programming/scripting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. SVN, Perforce, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of Max or Maya dynamics, particles and expressions, as well as how to optimize for video game hardware.
• Houdini 3D visual scripting.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health Insurance.
• Career Development.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Games Night!