Lead VFX Artist

Bad Robot Games is looking for an experienced and talented Lead VFX artist to drive our Outsourcing VFX efforts for our new, unannounced IP. The ideal candidate has a great eye for real-time game VFX and team-leading skills such as mentoring, work planning, and providing feedback and direction along with implementation. This candidate would have a strong mix of artistic and technical skills and loves innovating and creating memorable player experiences.

This role requires a portfolio submission demonstrating real-time game vfx and will primarily be focused on supporting our outsourcing efforts within VFX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates, designs, and implements particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements
• Helps drive external/outsourced VFX development and works with the internal team for implementation
• Places VFX across all areas of the game, including environmental VFX, gameplay VFX, and cinematics all while collaborating to ensure that VFX are implemented appropriately in the game engine
• Fixes VFX-related bugs, and ensures that VFX assets are performant and optimized
• Works with the Art Director and other creative leads to drive and maintain VFX direction for the game
• Playtest regularly and understand each facet of the game closely
• Prototypes VFX concepts for gameplay as well as problem solves technical and artistic challenges collaboratively, assisting production across a variety of disciplines.
• Manages VFX team members and maintains style guides, documentation, and other resources

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Shipped at least 2 real-time game projects in Unreal at AAA quality and complexity
• Has a keen eye for realism
• Has a strong understanding of Unreal 5’s Niagara, Material Editor and Blueprints and a mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects, and Maya
• In-depth knowledge of technology, terminology, and techniques of game art development, including an awareness of design and performance considerations
• Is highly collaborative within and beyond the art team, and is able to identify gaps in communication and process
• Has experience managing VFX artists and being accountable for their growth, communicating feedback, addressing performance, and advocating for their success
• All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc

BONUSES

• Has experience with extended VFX systems, such as destruction, simulation, dynamics, etc
• Displays a proven track record of dependability, consistency, and high-quality work
• A forward thinking attitude, where you are always looking at the next great processes and tech to improve your craft

Annual Salary Range: $168,500 - $172,500