Senior VFX Artist

4 Weeks ago • 7 Years + • Technical Art

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Job Description

Invoke seeks a Senior VFX Artist to develop and implement industry-leading visual effects for their unannounced title. Responsibilities include creating a wide range of VFX (explosions, weather, magic, animations), collaborating with various teams (designers, animators, programmers) to ensure seamless integration, optimizing VFX for performance, mentoring junior artists, and maintaining a consistent artistic style. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of AAA game development experience, proficiency in industry-standard software (Photoshop, Substance Designer, Houdini, Maya, Unreal Engine, Niagara), and excellent artistic and communication skills in both French and English.
Must have:
  • 7+ years AAA game dev experience
  • Proficient in Houdini, Maya, Unreal, Niagara
  • Excellent artistic skills & eye for detail
  • Strong collaboration & communication skills (French & English)
  • VFX creation & optimization for performance
  • Mentorship & guidance to junior artists
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At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games. 

 

We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role. As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades. 

 

At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!   

 

Job Description 

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to create industry-leading visual effects for our newest unannounced title. Collaborating with the whole crew, you will combine technical proficiency and superb aesthetic sensibilities to bring the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life.  

 

What you'll do 

 

  • Develop and implement visual effects of quality that align with the artistic vision and technical constraints of the game 

  • Produce a wide range of visual effects, including but not limited to explosions, weather effects, magical spells, and environmental animations 

  • Work closely with the vfx team, Game Designers, Animators and Programmers to ensure seamless integration of visual effects into the game environment and mechanics of our game 

  • Collaborate with other artists to maintain a consistent artistic style throughout the game 

  • Optimize visual effects for performance, ensuring that the game runs smoothly across various platforms 

  • Work with Programmers to implement efficient and visually impactful solutions 

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior VFX artists, sharing industry best practices and fostering skill development. 
     

What you'll bring 

 

  • 7+ Years of experience in AAA game development or equivalent 

  • Proficient in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Substance Desinger, Houdini, Maya and/or other 3d package softwares 

  • Knowledge of Unreal and Niagara 

  • Strong understanding of real-time rendering and shader authoring 

  • Great artistic skills with a keen eye for detail, color, composition, and motion 

  • Strong ability regarding Time Management and Prioritization 

  • Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality visual effects work 

  • Excellent ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams 

  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback 

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find creative solutions to technical and artistic challenges 

  • Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and priorities 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill in French and English.  

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following: age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities. We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.  

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.   

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About The Company

Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

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