Senior / Principal VFX Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • Vfx

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior/Principal VFX Artist at Creative Assembly, you will be creating high-quality, performant visuals in line with the art direction of the project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. You will collaborate with lighting and environment teams to identify and implement VFX opportunities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve creating realistic VFX that immerse the player and satisfy gameplay requirements. Additionally, you will work closely with other teams and produce high-quality and performant visuals. The role is available in Horsham, West Sussex or Sofia, Bulgaria with hybrid, in-studio, or fully remote options within the country of employment. The studio offers numerous benefits including work-from-anywhere options, generous holiday allowance, relocation packages, and support for well-being.
Must have:
  • Create world-class VFX in realistic style.
  • Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability.
  • Experience in a professional creative environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of UE5 and Niagara.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Embergen.
  • Knowledge of Houdini and its use in real-time game VFX.
Perks:
  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year.
  • Enhanced holiday allowance.
  • Bespoke relocation package.
  • Private medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous holiday allowance and studio closure during Christmas and New Year.
  • Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network.
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme.
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counseling.
  • Community activities.

Job Details

We have an incredible opportunity on our Survival Team, to be part of something extraordinary with our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation,  and a dream position for the right candidate. As Senior VFX Artist, you will work with our art and tech teams to craft immersive and stunning visual effects. You will also as a senior part of the team, inspire and mentor others on their goal of creating unforgettable thrilling and immersive experiences players will love.

Key Responsibilities  
Creative Assembly is looking for a Senior/Principal VFX Artist to join our talented team to work on our new project, a sequel to Alien:Isolation. This role will be based at one of our studios in Horsham, West Sussex or Sofia, Bulgaria and can be offered as hybrid / in-studio / fully remote within country of employment. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process. As a Senior/Principal VFX artist on the team, you will be creating high quality, performant visuals in line with art direction for the project. 

On a day-to-day basis, you will: 

  • Create high quality realistic vfx that will immerse the player and satisfy gameplay requirements. 
  • Work closely with lighting and environment teams to identify opportunities for vfx and deliver coherent visuals. 
  • Produce high quality and performant visuals, as an integral part of the team. 

Knowledge, Skill and Experience  Essential 

  • Ability to create and implement world class VFX in realistic style 
  • Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability 
  • Experience of working in a professional creative environment 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Knowledge of: 
  • UE5 and Niagara 
  • Particle system terminology and applications 
  • VFX optimisation and performance constraints 
  • Strong awareness of industry technology trends 
  • Communicate well, with all disciplines, and be well organised.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Embergen
  • Knowledge of Houdini and its use in real-time game VFX 

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/showreel (or link to a portfolio/showreel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered. 

About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
 
We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
 
We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
  • Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
  • 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 Bank holidays
  • Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
  • Community activities including parties, football and more.
  • Our studio sites have disabled access.
  • Hybrid working

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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.

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