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Senior/Principal VFX Artist

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Senior/Principal VFX Artist

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art

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real-time-vfx

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houdini

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Job Description

Senior/Principal VFX Artist needed for a new Alien: Isolation sequel at Creative Assembly. You'll create high-quality real-time visuals for Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with artists and designers. Strong experience with particle systems, shaders, and game engine optimization is essential.

Must have:

Unreal Engine 5
Particle Systems
Game Engine Optimization
Visual Awareness

Good to have:

Houdini
EmberGen
Data Management Software
Shader Creation Workflow

Perks:

Flexible Working
Relocation Package

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Description

Position at Creative Assembly

We are looking for a talented Senior/Principal VFX Artist to join our Survival Team creating effects for our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. You will have the opportunity to improve your skillset alongside some of the best creatives in the industry and shape the game.

A good communicator and organiser, you will be an integral part of the team, producing high quality and performant visuals.

Key Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Create high quality, performant visuals in line with art direction for the project
Work with other project disciplines across the team to construct and maintain an efficient pipeline
Work collaboratively with Production, Artists, Designers and Programmers, communicating clearly in all directions

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Essential

Commercial experience of Unreal Engine 5
Ability to create and implement world class real-time in a game engine
Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability
Experience in modelling, texturing, lighting, image processing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of:
Image manipulation software such as Adobe Photoshop/Substance Designer
3D software (Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max)
Creating animated sprite sheets
Particle system terminology and applications
Particle editors (e.g. Unreal/Unity/other) particle system performance optimisation
Particle system terminology and applications
Developed understanding of contemporary shader features and creation workflow.
Highly effective time management, ability to prioritise and maintain work schedule.
Strong awareness of industry technology trend
Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical game development processes
Love of games

Desirable

Knowledge of Houdini and its use in real-time game VFX
Knowledge of EmberGen
Familiar with data management software (e.g. SVN, Perforce).

About Creative Assembly

It’s an exciting time to be a part of our craft-led studio as we push boundaries, creating deep and detailed experiences that last.

Our teams are made up of diverse and talented individuals from across the world: from trainees to industry veterans who constantly challenge us and make sure we are striving for the best within our games and our studio life. We’ll give you the creative freedom, tools, support, and development to achieve your potential.

Flexible working at Creative Assembly includes hybrid, fully remote for eligible roles, and in-studio. We recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and empower our teams to define the working patterns which work best for them, which may mean different things for different teams and roles and at different times.

Our studios are based in Horsham and Newcastle, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria, including several bespoke state-of-the-art audio suites and a dedicated motion capture facility.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

Flexible working: hybrid, fully remote and in-studio working and flexibility within our core hours
Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all UK Bank holidays
Annual discretionary studio bonus
Defined career development pathways and personalised training support
Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme
Free games and merchandise plus access to our extensive library of games
Free breakfast in the studio every day - toast, bagels, pancakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, smoothies, juices, milkshakes and more in our fully stocked kitchen
Wellbeing support with an employee assistance programme and onsite confidential sessions
In-studio heavily subsidised massage therapy and free lunchtime Pilates classes in Horsham
Discounts for home technology, travel insurance, corporate gym membership, cinema tickets, holidays, trips out and Ikea vouchers, and many local businesses including estate agents
Studio parties for you and your family
Studio community activities

Our studio sites have disabled access. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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