VFX Artist M/F/X

DONTNOD is seeking a VFX Artist M/F/X for a 3-month freelance or fixed-term contract. The role involves creating real-time effects using Unreal Engine 5, adhering to technical constraints, and collaborating with graphic, animation, programming, and game design teams. The artist will define and implement special effects processes, provide regular feedback to the lead VFX, and share experiences with other VFX department members for continuous improvement.

Must Have

• At least 3 years of experience in VFX for video games.
• Proficiency in a 3D software, ideally Houdini or Maya.
• Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 or real-time effects creation.
• Ability to sharpen focus on effect composition and rhythm.

Good to Have

• Curious, enjoys learning and experimenting with new tools.
• Team spirit, adaptability, and dynamism.

Perks & Benefits

• Spacious and bright HQE certified premises in Paris.
• Located within Parc du Pont de Flandre with 12,000m2 of green spaces.
• Amenities include car/motorcycle parking, 2 inter-company restaurants, a gym, and a snack area.
• Playbox game room with consoles, books, and board games.
• Free access to meeting rooms and Bubble spaces.
• Free hot drinks and fruits.

Company Description

Created in 2008, DONTNOD is an independent French studio for the creation and development of "AA" video games in popular genres: adventure (Life is Strange, Tell me Why, Twin Mirror), action (Remember Me), and RPG (Vampyr). Each new game is an original creation with a unique narrative experience and unique game mechanics.

At DONTNOD, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our games, but also in our teams. We are respectful of the principles of equal employment opportunity and we are committed to a non-discrimination policy in hiring. We build human-sized teams to encourage the professional development of each of us.

In 2020, DONTNOD decided to expand internationally with its DONTNOD Montreal branch. Our ambition is to create a new narrative game 100% developed by our Montreal team, with the support of the technical teams and department directors in Paris.

Job Description

To strengthen its VFX department, DONTNOD is looking for a VFX Artist M/F/X, on a freelance or fixed-term contract (CDD) for a duration of 3 months.

• Under the supervision of the lead VFX Artist, your mission will be to create real-time effects using Unreal Engine 5, respecting the constraints set by the technical direction.
• You will collaborate with the Graphic, Animation, Programming, and Game Design departments of the project.
• In collaboration with the lead VFX, you will define and implement the special effects production processes for the current project.
• You will provide regular feedback to the lead VFX on project progress, problems encountered, and corrections to consider.
• In a continuous improvement approach, you will regularly exchange with all other members of the studio's VFX department working on other projects to share your experiences, solutions, leads, and interesting tools.

Qualifications

• You ideally have at least 3 years of experience in VFX (visual effects) in video games.
• Your experiences have allowed you to sharpen your eye on the composition and rhythm of effects.
• You must master a 3D software, ideally Houdini or Maya, which you will be required to use.
• You have solid knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 or real-time effects creation.
• Curious, you like to learn and experiment with new tools. Your team spirit, adaptability, and dynamism are all assets for this position.

Additional Information

Benefits

DON’T NOD offers an ideal environment not only for working but also for sharing and creating:

A pleasant working environment:

• Spacious and bright premises, HQE (high environmental quality) certified, based in Paris.
• Buildings located within the Parc du Pont de Flandre: 12,000m2 estate of green spaces, including car/motorcycle parking, 2 inter-company restaurants, a gym, snack area, and many other services.
• “Playbox” game room including game consoles, books, and board games.
• Free access to meeting rooms and Bubble spaces.
• Free hot drinks and fruits.