Senior VFX Artist (Houdini) – Berlin, Germany – MMO Games

Project: MMO Games

OPM’s client’s mission is to create deep and meaningful online experiences that bring people together.

As a Senior VFX Artist you will shape the direction of the project as a driving force in Visual Effects and push the boundaries to deliver a unique player experience.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Create realtime VFX using Unity and Houdini
• Co-ordinate closely with art, design, audio, and engineering departments to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the art
• Research VFX technologies and solutions alongside the engineering department
• Aid in setting up and maintaining the global tools and workflows related to VFX production
• Mentor and enable other Artists in using related workflows and tools
• Optimize VFX workflows to increase tool usability and performance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong experience in professional game development with a focus on VFX creation
• An online portfolio that shows relevant projects and skills
• Background with Unity, its related tools and workflows, especially real-time particle systems, post-processing effects and shaders in Unity
• Strong knowledge of VEX and Python!
• Good understanding of third-party tools, such as Houdini and other DCCs in regards of VFX creation
• Able to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment
• Able to document and optimize workflows
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Capable of communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

DESIRED SKILLS (Good to have):

• In-depth knowledge of performance optimization within Unity
• Great understanding how to build VFX that are grounded in reality
• Background with optimising VFX for mobile platform is a bonus
• Experience with fluid sims, fracturing etc. is a bonus

BENEFITS:

• 27 days’ vacation
• Mental health support
• Flexible hours
• Monthly public transport travel pass

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 412!

Tagged as: AAA, German, Technical Art