VFX Artist – Offenburg, Germany – Multiplatform Games

Project: Multiplatform Games

OPM’s client are currently seeking an experienced and talented VFX Artist to join development on their current and upcoming, world-famous IPs.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Visual effects creation using Unreal Engine 4 and in-house tools and technology (particle- and mesh-based effects)
• Work on the textures for these effects using 3d party licensed tools: 3DS Max, Photoshop, Afterburn, FumeFX, Aftereffects
• Modelling and texturing of meshes for the VFX assets
• Work alongside the Technical Art Director to ensure the highest quality and the best performance for effects
• R&D for the effect pipeline – new tricks and techniques
• Work on further improvements and customization of our existing effects toolset

REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid experience as VFX artist in a studio
• Background with in-game effects creation (particles and screen effects)
• Inquisitive mindset and creative approach to work: capable to create effects in a constrained environment (project specific performance requirements, amount of emitters and particles, etc.)
• 3D asset creation skills using Max, Photoshop, Mudbox/zBrush
• In-engine understanding of in-game lighting techniques and the impact they have on the VFX
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Outstanding communication skills & proven ability to work within a team

DESIRED SKILLS (Good to have):

• Familiarity with video visual effects software particles e.g. Adobe After Effects
• Interest in in CGI effects production
• Solid programming skills (to be able to work on shaders or implement engine side effect calls)
• Passion for new effect types e.g. meatball, fluid simulation, morphing effects, etc.
• Willingness to invest into tools design and further development (sending your requests to Tools code team)
• General CG artistic skills, such as animation, camera work, hand drawing skills

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours
• 28 days holiday
• Competitive salary

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