Vector North is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to define the visual quality of their online action-adventure game's VFX.  Responsibilities include creating high-quality VFX for environments, vehicles, and weapons, adhering to technical and artistic specifications, developing time-saving techniques, and establishing efficient workflows with the art director and technical artists.  The ideal candidate possesses several years of professional experience in a senior VFX role within the gaming industry, proven expertise with Unreal Engine 5 (and Niagara), proficiency in Houdini and Blender, and a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and a keen eye for detail.  The role requires a strong understanding of real-time rendering constraints, optimization techniques, and current game art trends.  The studio is described as small and collaborative, with all art team members maintaining close involvement with the product.

<p>We develop original games that are easy to pick up, but still offer plenty of depth and creativity. We build worlds that people want to spend time in, where they can express themselves, and have fun working things out together with friends.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

VECTOR NORTH


Senior VFX Artist

[Vector North] Lead VFX Artist

[Vector North] Sr. 3D Artist

[Vector North] Senior Game Designer

[Vector North] Senior Gameplay Programmer

[Vector North] Principal Game Programmer

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<p>We're working on an&nbsp;<strong>online action-adventure game</strong>. An original IP with a distinct identity.&nbsp;An invitation to enjoy fun action and rewarding progression in a challenging sandbox world&nbsp;– solo, or together with friends.</p>
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<p>Our mission is to&nbsp;<strong>bring people together to create stories through play</strong>. Games that are easy to pick up, but still offer plenty of depth and creativity. Worlds people want to spend time in, where they can express themselves, and have fun working things out together with friends.</p>
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<p>We’re part of KRAFTON, a collective of independent game studios&nbsp;headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.&nbsp;<strong>Our core team is based in the heart of Prague, a UNESCO world heritage site,</strong>&nbsp;but we’re a hybrid team with an international outlook, cooperating closely with colleagues in Seoul and beyond.</p>
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<p>If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and interests – and you’re looking to join a multinational crew of friendly, open-minded creatives – our studio&nbsp;<span class="inline-comment-marker" data-ref="b0042a6e-6fde-4ac9-ba6e-0bfaa8e7ae31">might just be the perfect next vector.</span></p>
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<p>Our Sr. VFX artist will define the visual quality of our VFX art, create great effects while developing time-saving techniques, and create simple yet robust workflows.</p>
<p><strong>Create Assets</strong></p>
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<li>Create high-quality VFX for environments, vehicles, and weapons, while adhering to technical and artistic specifications.</li>
<li>Maintain a high standard of quality for all VFX assets produced by the team</li>
<li>Always push for elegant solutions to traditional workflows and problems</li>
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<p><strong>Develop Workflows</strong></p>
<p>Together with the art director and the technical artists:</p>
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<li>Establish efficient workflows and pipelines.</li>
<li>Streamline VFX creation processes.</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of productivity.</li>
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<h3><strong>Attributes</strong></h3>
<p>As a person, you are a motivated self-starter with a hustler spirit.</p>
<p>As a Sr. VFX artist, you will share your knowledge with the team while you lead by example and stay hands-on. We are a small studio, and we believe that all art team members stay close to the product and ‘’touch’’ the game.</p>
<p><strong>Required</strong></p>
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<li>Some years of professional experience as a VFX artist, in a senior role within the gaming industry.</li>
<li>Proven experience working with Unreal Engine 5 (and Niagara specifically), showcasing your ability to create visually stunning and optimized assets using the engine's latest features.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of industry-standard software, such as Houdini and Blender, enabling you to create diverse and cutting-edge VFX.</li>
<li>A strong portfolio showcasing your outstanding VFX skills and a variety of styles, demonstrating a keen eye for detail, composition, lighting, and texture work, specifically highlighting your Unreal Engine 5 projects.</li>
<li>Experience working with semi-stylized VFX</li>
<li>Strong understanding of technical constraints related to real-time rendering, optimization techniques, and knowledge of current trends in-game art.</li>
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<p><strong>Welcomed</strong></p>
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<li>Experience with live-ops/games-as-a-service</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Atlassian software development and collaboration tools</li>
<li>Experience working in a hybrid/remote environment</li>
<li>Experience working in diverse, multinational teams</li>
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<p><strong>We welcome all applications!</strong></p>
<p>We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.</p>
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<p>If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!</p>
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