VFX Artist Intern

Ubisoft Da Nang is seeking a VFX Artist Intern to design and implement visual effects for an upcoming AAA project. The role involves creating and optimizing particle effects, developing game assets, and prototyping FX based on concepts and scripts. The ideal candidate will possess strong artistic skills, technical understanding of game environments, and experience with real-time game engines, working collaboratively within a large team.

Must Have

• Design and implement Visual Effects for AAA projects
• Create and optimize particle effects (rain, wind, explosions, destruction, smoke, fire)
• Create and develop game assets (geometry, full screen, surface shader effects)
• Prototype and implement FX in game following concepts and scripts
• Strong artistic skills and understanding of Traditional Art and Animation principles
• Ability to create optimized and hyper-realistic in-game VFX
• Experience using a real-time game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or any 3D game engine)
• Advanced knowledge of game development tools and proprietary tools
• Ability to work successfully in a large team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, and artistic vision

Perks & Benefits

• International, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck)
• Free coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies)
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for the design and implementation of Visual Effects for our next AAA project. The candidate should have a passion for making games, strong artistic skills, and an understanding of the technical constraints working within the game environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize particle effects including natural phenomena such as rain or wind, explosions, destruction, smoke, and fire
• Create and iteratively develop game assets including geometry, full screen, and surface shader effects from inception to final review on the target hardware within the game engine
• Follow concept art, story boards, written descriptions, and scripts to prototype and implement FX in game
• Work closely with fellow artists, effects system programmers and game designers
• Work closely and with direction Creative Leadership to create high quality visual effects
• Any other ad-hoc duties, if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong artistic skills and understanding Traditional Art and Animation principles
• Ability to create fully optimized and hyper realistic in-game VFX for a wide range of system requirements
• Have experience using a real time game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or any 3D game engine)
• Advanced knowledge of most game development tools and ability to master proprietary tools and development processes
• Ability to work successfully in a large team of other artists, programmers, and game designers
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision

Notes: Please provide a reel with effects examples and coding samples from previous tool development along with your application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ubisoft Da Nang - Where bright ideas are given a chance to shine

Ubisoft Da Nang is an ambitious and dynamic studio, bringing together some of the brightest international talent to create immersive worlds that serve as playgrounds for imagination, surprise, and fun.

Since 2020, we’ve been uniting the best creative and engineering minds from Vietnam and beyond, with a shared goal of introducing Ubisoft’s iconic worlds to new audiences. We collaborate with highly talented teams on exciting and challenging projects displayed at an international level, whether it's fun and easy-to-pick mobile games or titles for consoles and PCs.

We believe in empowering our team members by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Our office, awarded Best Office Design in Vietnam by VMark 2021, reflects our commitment to creating a space that inspires creativity and promotes well-being.

Located in one of Southeast Asia's most effervescent tech hub, we enjoy the breathtaking views of both beaches and mountains, clean air, no traffic, and the proximity to major cities in the region.

If you're passionate about gaming and eager to contribute to our vision of creating the unknown, join us at Ubisoft Da Nang, where you'll be empowered to grow within the Ubisoft family and make your mark in the world of gaming, whether you're just starting your game development journey or looking to take your career to the next level!

Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

• An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck…), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies…)
• We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Our hybrid work model includes 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.