VFX Artist – Oxford – AAA Games – Permanent

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it’s safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: AAA Games

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OPMs client is currently looking for VFX Artists, passionate, self-driven and talented, with a genuine interest in playing games to join a well-established studio based in the Oxford.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability in games
• Experience of a full console/PC production cycle
• Expert Adobe Photoshop skills
• Experience creating own effect textures
• Strong understanding for particle systems and post processing effects.
• Excellent knowledge and implementation skills of in-game special effects
• Strong 3D modelling skills using Max, Maya or ZBrush
• Ability to create material in Substance Designer and Substance Painter
• 2D particle texture creation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements
• Work to a functional and aesthetic brief, within the technical constraints
• Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure
• Collaborate productively within a multi-disciplined team environment
• Work effectively with minimal levels of guidance, prioritising and scheduling your own work

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Good understanding of lighting and HDR
• Experience of profiling VFX performance with in-engine tools
• Ability to use Houdini’s pyroFX to create realistic fire, smoke and explosion sprite particles.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days paid annual leave plus all bank holidays
• Flexible working times
• Relocation Assistance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Up to £1k interest free personal loans
• Annual company events

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

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