Key Facts

Remote From:

Fixed term

English

Hard Skills

Particle Systems Image Optimization High-Level Shader Language UV Mapping Art Criticism Computer Graphics Animations Surface Modeling 2D Computer Graphics Geometric Modeling 3D Art Adobe After Effects Reference Design Process Management

Other Skills

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Professionalism
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Reading Comprehension
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Five+ years of professional experience or equivalent education in game VFX
Proficiency in Maya (joints/locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, UV mapping, hard surface modeling) and Houdini or equivalent; ability to create simple geometry and UV sets
Proficiency in Photoshop for texture painting/editing and node-based shader networks; knowledge of other VFX software a plus
Strong teamwork and communication, ability to work independently, solid animation/timing skills, and a foundation in computer graphics

Requirements:

Create, design, and implement real-time particle effects across gameplay, environment, and cinematics using 2D/3D elements
Develop FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, incandescent maps) and shaders using node-based networks; create simple geometry and UV sets
Optimize FX for framerate and memory; collaborate with other departments to ensure proper engine integration and orchestrate layered FX timing for believable scenes
Contribute to the overall art style, maintain professionalism in production settings, and adapt to additional duties as needed

Job description

CONTRACT ROLE

Insomniac Games is looking for a VFX Artist. In this role, the VFX Artist is responsible for creating VFX to work and assist in gameplay, environment, and cinematics of games.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates, designs, and implements real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
Placing of visual FX across all areas of the game, including environmental and gameplay FX, and cinematics.
Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.)
Possesses at least an intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or equivalent.
Creates FX shaders with node-based shader networks.
Creates simple geometry and UV sets.
Possesses an intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis
Optimizes FX for framerate and memory.
Collaborates with other development departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.
Understands and adds to the overall art style of game.
Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene.
Demonstrated professionalism in attendance, communication, reading comprehension, receiving feedback and working in a production setting.
Other duties may be assigned

Experience and Education

Five plus years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Maya, competent working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping.
Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures.
Proficient with node- based shader networks. Knowledge of other visual effects software is a plus.

Other Skills:

Good team skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials.
Ability to work independently.
Proficient Animation and timing skills.
Solid traditional arts background a plus.

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$75—$90 USD

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