Visual Effects Artist (Niagara)

THIS IS A FREE, NON-PAID POSITION. WE WILL NOT EARN ANY PROFIT FROM THIS PROJECT AT ANY POINT.

Aviary Productions is currently seeking a Visual Effects Artist to join our team. We're a collective of game developers and students united to create a high-quality portfolio game using Unreal Engine 5. The aim is to launch this game on Steam for free, showcasing multiple portfolio pieces for each contributor.

This part-time position is unpaid, as our primary objective is to gather valuable experience in game development.

We're searching for candidates who display a willingness to learn and possess the drive to explore and enhance their skills. While prior knowledge of the required roles is preferred, we welcome individuals eager to specialize and grow in those areas, even if their expertise is limited.

Responsibilities

• You will receive tasks every 1-2 weeks to create high-quality Visual Effects for Unreal Engine 5.
• You will work alongside artists, report and communicate consistently to and check in with the Art Lead, and collaborate with other departments about VFX requirements and more.
• Manage existing VFX files; Create, improve, adjust, and polish effects to fit the project's needs.
• Attend weekly art team meetings, as well as weekly studio-wide meetings.
• Learn industry-standard skills and build your portfolio.

Qualifications

• Enjoyment and ambition in game development and VFX work
• Have previous work in creating VFX in Unreal Engine 5 or similar software.
• Have some knowledge of Unreal Engine and Niagara.
• Willing to spend 15 hours a week to work on, check in about, and complete the task that was given to you!
• Willing to learn, improve your skills, and implement feedback.
• Able to effectively communicate with the team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve your skills and add industry-standard experience to your portfolio don't hesitate to join us :)

Please submit your resume, and portfolio highlighting your previous VFX work!

!!!! We are looking for portfolios that demonstrate your breadth of VFX expertise. Show us your designs, their capabilities, and proof of work process.