Senior VFX ARTIST

2 Months ago • All levels • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

The Just Won’t Die Studio is looking for a highly-skilled, driven and deeply creative Visual Effects Artist to work on an exciting new and original IP for console and PC. The role requires creating and integrating high-quality visual effects in accordance with project's artistic direction and production deadlines. This involves constructing and maintaining an efficient pipeline, and working closely with others to drive the VFX direction for the game. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of delivering visual effects and enhancing player's immersion.
Must have:
  • Industry experience in VFX, ideally in AAA
  • Experience implementing VFX into games using various tools and pipelines
  • Demonstrable VFX skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Quickly learning new systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for playing and making games
  • Strong communication skills for delivering great VFX
Good to have:
  • Experience with Houdini and its use in conjunction with Unreal Engine 4

Job Details

Senior VFX ARTIST

Job Description

The Just Won’t Die Studio is looking for a highly-skilled, driven and deeply creative Visual Effects Artist to work on an exciting new and original IP for console and PC. You’ll be the sole owner of visual effect implementation in accordance with the project’s artistic direction and production deadlines.

We need someone who’s a self-starter, capable of both the artistic and technical elements of visual effects - the role requires an excellent eye for detail, a solid technical ability and a strong desire to create incredible, innovative visuals.

If you understand the importance of delivering visceral visual effects within a game experience, how subtle detail can enhance a player’s immersion and have a desire for excellence, then we’d very much like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate would have the industry knowledge and a passion for games. The position is in-house and based in Cambridge, UK.

Skills and Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create and integrate high quality, visual effects in line with art direction

  • Construct and maintain an efficient pipeline

  • Work closely with others and drive the VFX direction for the game

REQUIRED:

  • Industry experience in VFX, ideally in AAA

  • Wide experience of implementing VFX into games using various game development tools, pipelines and technology, in particular Unreal Engine 4.

  • Demonstrable VFX skills

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.

  • Learning new systems quickly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A passion for playing and making games

  • Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to deliver great visual effects

GREAT TO HAVE:

  • Experience with Houdini and its use in conjunction with Unreal Engine 4

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

  • A highly positive and proactive work ethic

  • Ability to drive your role alone

  • Excellent communication for when collaboration with others is required

  • A desire to learn and improve

To apply

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK

  • Send your covering letter, CV and portfolio to contact@justwontdie.com

About Just Won’t Die

We’re gamers. We’re powered by passion, purpose-driven, and although we’ve been doing this for the last two decades, we still wouldn’t trade our day jobs for anything else in the world. Based in Cambridge, UK, the Just Won’t Die team was founded by the multi-award-winning game studio behind both enhanced-reality pioneer PlayFusion and prior to that, Jagex, the UK’s largest independent games developer and publisher.

Collectively, our team has over 150 game credits including some of the best-selling franchises in video game history, multiple Hugo Award nominations and best-selling books, as well as numerous granted patents.

Find out more about us at www.justwontdie.com

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