Senior VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Technical Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Activision is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to contribute to a new IP's development in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (hybrid). Responsibilities include authoring real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders, following art direction to craft realistic effects, optimizing special effects for different platforms, collaborating with other departments on integration, and contributing to pipeline development. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of VFX experience, proficiency in a game engine's special effects system, deep knowledge of simulation software (Houdini, etc.), and an impressive portfolio. They will contribute to the player experience by creating striking and artistic visual effects, accentuating gameplay features.
Must have:
  • 7+ years VFX experience
  • Proficient in game engine VFX systems
  • Simulation software expertise (Houdini)
  • Physically based rendering & lighting knowledge
  • Impressive VFX portfolio
  • Adaptable to new tools and tech
Good to have:
  • Procedural workflows
  • Graphics programming knowledge
  • Shader code or graph experience

Job Title:

Senior VFX Artist

Requisition ID:

R024346

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior VFX Artist  to join the development of a new IP.    
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!  
 
As a member of the Art department, you’ll be creating and adapting special effects for our exciting new project. Your work will add to the atmosphere of our game and support different gameplay elements and the cinematics. Lastly, you will contribute to innovations in techniques and processes to improve project quality. 
As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration. 


You’ll help us by… 

  • Authoring a variety of real-time VFX elements using particles and shaders through a combination of third-party software and proprietary toolsets

  • Following the stated art direction as you craft realistic effects increasing believability and atmosphere of environments and narrative

  • Contributing to the player experience by creating striking and artistic visual effects, accentuating gameplay features as consequences of player actions. 

  • Optimizing the special effects in keeping with the technical limitations of different development platforms

  • Determining special effects requirements with the design, audio and artistic teams

  • Working with different departments on integration of VFX features into the game engine through different techniques like animated shader effects, flipbooks and particle rendering

  • Contributing to pipeline development and defining workflows for the VFX Team.

You’re awesome because you have… 

  • Proven experience (7 years) in VFX

  • Proficiency in a game engine’s special effect system (Unreal, Crytek, Unity, etc.) 

  • Deep knowledge of authoring simulations like destruction, fire, smoke and fog through simulation software such as Houdini, Thinking Particles, Fume Fx or similar

  • Excellent understanding of authoring VFX for physically based rendering and lighting

  • An impressive portfolio of realistic visual effects showcasing artistry and attention to detail

  • An ability to easily adapt to in-house tools and a constantly evolving environment and technology stack

  • Knowledge of scripting through code and/or node-based systems 

  • Able to fracture-model and build destruction simulations

  • Experience of standard art software and 3D packages like Photoshop, Substance Designer, Maya

Bonus points for… 

  • Experience with procedural workflows and techniques

  • Knowledge of graphics programming and shading code or graphs

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 


We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  


We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  


Ready to Activate Your Future? 


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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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