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FX Artist (World of Warships, PC)

FX Artist (World of Warships, PC)

4 Weeks ago • All levels • Technical Art • 3D Art

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Job Description

The FX Artist at Wargaming will design and implement visually appealing effects for World of Warships on PC. Responsibilities include creating particle systems, textures, and optimizing VFX within the game's proprietary editor. The role requires collaboration with various teams (visual, design, tech) to ensure seamless integration and an enhanced player experience. The artist will resolve technical and creative issues, creating a range of effects including environmental, fire/explosion, and weapon effects, from realistic to stylized. Proficiency in particle systems, game engines, and relevant software is crucial.

Must have:

Particle system experience
Game engine proficiency
Understanding of physics and FX principles
Photoshop & Substance Designer skills
Houdini FX or similar software expertise

Good to have:

3D modeling (Blender, Maya)
Shader development
Artistic taste & weather/lighting experience
Game development interest

Perks:

Additional vacation days
Trust days
Career development opportunities
English clubs
Premium health care
Mental well-being program
Commuting allowance
Gym trainings
Personal gaming account
Office snacks
Company events
Seniority awards
Referral program

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Job Overview

An FX Artist on the WOWS PC project is a position that combines both technical and artistic responsibilities. As a VFX Artist, you will be responsible for creating dynamic and visually appealing visual effects for World of Warships. Our artists develop unique effects for new content, as well as provide support and improvements for existing content. You will work closely with the Visual team, game designers, and Tech teams to ensure that the VFX integrates seamlessly into the gameplay and enhances the overall player experience. Your role will involve conceptualizing, creating, and implementing a variety of effects, including environmental, fire and explosions, and weapon effects, both realistic and stylized.

What will you do?

Design and configure visual effects in the World of Warship's proprietary editor
Create textures and optimize VFX
Resolve all related technical and creative issues, both within the team and with related teams

What are we looking for?

Experience in working with particle systems
Experience in working with game engines
Understanding of basic physics principles, knowledge of the general principles of dynamics, pyrotechnics, and creation of FX, such as fire, magic, smoke, gunfire, water, steam, explosions, dust, etc.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Substance Designer
Experience with Houdini FX, Embergen or similar software for simulating fire/fluids

What additional skills will help you stand out?

Experience with 3D modeling instruments such as Blender, Maya
Shader development
Artistic taste
Experience in creating weather and lighting for games
Interest in computer games

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

Additional Vacation days on top of the statutory minimum dependent on years of service with Wargaming Group
Up to 8 “Trust days” per calendar year that require no medical certificate
Career development and education opportunities within the company
English clubs and platform for learning languages
Premium Private Health Care
Mental well-being program (iFeel)
Commuting allowance
Gym trainings / Wellness program
Personal Gaming Account
Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
Company events
Seniority Awards
Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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About The Company

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Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.

But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.

So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special.