VFX Artist – Computer Games / AAA Video Game Studio - West Midlands
(Full time REMOTE WORK available)
COMPANY
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Fantastic opportunity for a VFX Artist to join a growing AAA Gaming Developer.
Based in the midlands my client is a reputable gaming developer with over 100+ staff and growing, working on exciting projects with a long-term pipeline of work to fuel further growth of the business and your career.
They have a longstanding track record of working on well known AAA titles and have a relaxed and personable company culture, creating a motivated and pleasant team environment.
So, if you are fed up of being treated like just another number at a big corporate company, this family feel business would be an ideal home.
What makes it GREAT?
-Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through an exciting period of organic growth.
-Company has very low staff turnover, Excellent sign that they look after their staff.
-Big enough to keep you busy, small enough to know your name.
-Excellent company benefits and very generous holiday allowance.
-Exciting and diverse AAA projects, working on Iconic projects on a variety of platforms.
LOCATION: Fully Remote or Worcestershire/ West Midlands
This role is flexible to be worked fully remote (Home working for candidates based UK-Wide) or alternatively from their office.
This employer is situated on the outskirts of Birmingham, just a short distance from multiple supermarkets, coffee houses, food shops and more. A short 10 minute walk to the train station means that you are easily linked via Birmingham or Worcester, and parking is freely available both onsite and roadside.
ROLE:
Seeking a skilled and creative VFX Artist to help develop visually stunning and realistic effects for AAA games. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Visual Effects, possess a strong artistic eye, and have a solid technical background in implementation.
DUTIES
- Create and implement high-quality visual effects that align with the artistic vision and technical requirements of the project.
- Collaborate with the Art and Design teams to understand and interpret their vision, providing creative input and ideas whilst keeping quality and style consistent.
- Ensure content is optimized for real-time rendering engines, in line with quality/performance targets, and compliant with project-specific constraints.
- Work closely with your Leads and the Production team to help prioritize tasks and feedback, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality work on time.
- Problem-solve technical issues and workflow hurdles within your field.
- Stay up to date with new workflows, toolsets and software that could benefit the wider team.
- Support the wider Art team, including providing guidance and support to junior artists, sharing knowledge and helping them grow their skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this VFX Artist role you must meet the following criteria:
- A portfolio showing a strong artistic eye for impact, timing and visual flair within a range of VFX styles.
- Highly proficient in using real time particle editors such as Unreal Engine’s Niagara VFX system to create game-ready content from concept to implementation.
- Experience with Unreal Engine’s art pipeline.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to technical challenges.
- Strong support-focused interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively.
- Give and receive critique well.
- Proven ability to manage your own time, working under deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality bar.
- A passion for bringing impactful visual effects to life in a game environment.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable Skills:
- Previous shipped title(s) within a relevant game art production pipeline.
- Skills in any adjacent areas such as Blueprint, lighting, animation or modelling.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
- Experience collaborating with remote or distributed teams.
REMUNERATION:
The successful VFX Artist will receive:
-Competitive Salary + Benefits
-Company bonus scheme
-Private healthcare
-Flexible working hours.
-28 days holiday (Including banks) + 2 weeks shutdown over Christmas
-Staff Care packages
-Social Gaming nights.
-Company outings & events (Summer BBQs & Christmas Parties)
-Fully remote working.
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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