Senior VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Technical Art

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Job Description

Senior VFX Artist needed to create high-quality real-time VFX in Unreal 5. Must have 5+ years experience, strong knowledge of industry standard tools (3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini), and a solid understanding of PBR rendering.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine
  • VFX Experience
  • Industry Standard Tools
  • PBR Rendering
Good to have:
  • Stylized Games
  • Substance Knowledge
  • Hand Drawn Animation
  • Embergen
Perks:
  • Remote Work
  • Insurance Coverage
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Artiste VFX senior

Description du poste

Notre équipe à Montréal s'agrandit et nous sommes à la recherche d'un artiste VFX senior pour nous aider à poser les bases de notre projet original et à établir la référence technique et artistique dans Unreal 5 pour tous nos effets.

Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec la direction artistique stylisée établie et créerez des éléments pour toutes les disciplines (environnement, gameplay...etc.). Si vous avez un grand esprit d'intégration et de collaboration, que vous aimez vous impliquer et que vous recherchez une opportunité exceptionnelle de laisser votre marque sur une toute nouvelle IP, rejoignez-nous !

Responsabilités :

  • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec le directeur artistique technique, les artistes principaux et le directeur artistique pour développer nos effets, puis les amener de la conception à la réalisation.
  • Produire vos propres textures (flipbook si nécessaire), shaders, systèmes de particules...etc.
  • Configurer vos assets pour qu'ils soient travaillés par d'autres artistes ou collègues.
  • Travailler avec toutes les autres disciplines impliquées dans notre approche transversale pour s'assurer que nous maintenons la plus haute qualité visuelle, l'optimisation et les meilleurs pipelines tout au long de la production.
  • Documenter et partager vos connaissances souvent et librement avec les autres membres de l'équipe.
  • Travailler avec l'artiste principal pour proposer des solutions artistiques et techniques afin d'améliorer la qualité et les performances.
  • Être un modèle avec la volonté d'aider les autres à réussir avec une attitude positive.
  • Servir de mentor aux artistes moins expérimentés.

Qualifications :

  • Ouverture d'esprit pour essayer de nouvelles choses et explorer différents styles.
  • Un portfolio qui met en valeur vos compétences et votre passion pour les effets spéciaux.
  • Solide compréhension des pipelines et des techniques d'effets spéciaux.
  • L'esprit d'entreprise qui vous motive à faire avancer les choses dans un nouveau studio et la volonté de faire les choses mieux.
  • 5+ ans d'expérience dans la création de VFX en temps réel de haute qualité dans un moteur de jeu.
  • Forte connaissance des outils et workflows standards de l'industrie, tels que 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini.
  • Forte compréhension du rendu PBR et de son interaction avec l'éclairage en temps réel.
  • Expérience de l'utilisation d'Unreal dans le développement de jeux.
  • Une expérience des jeux expédiés (stylisés), de la connaissance des substances et de l'animation 2D dessinée à la main est un atout.

Pourquoi nous pourrions être la compagnie parfaite pour toi: 

Nous offrons l’expérience unique de faire partie de la création d'une nouvelle équipe de jeu internationale en plein cœur de Montréal, qui bénéficie de la richesse de la diversité de ses membres et de l’échange culturel avec nos partenaires à Hangzhou.

Nous offrons également :

  • Flexibilité du travail à distance ou le confort de nos bureaux;
  • Couverture d'assurance et télémédecine dès le 1er jour;
  • Indemnité transports et repas;
  • Prime de référencement;
  • REER avec contribution de l'employeur.

Rejoins-nous pour travailler sur un projet ambitieux, dans une atmosphère unique de start-up et avec une équipe de développeurs de jeux passionnés et pleins d'énergie !

Senior VFX Artist

Job description 

Our team in Montreal is growing and we are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to help us lay the groundwork for our original project and set the technical and artistic benchmark in Unreal 5 for all our Effects.

You will work closely towards the established Stylized Art Direction - create assets for all disciplines (environment, gameplay ...etc.)

If you have a great inclusive and collaborative spirit, you like to get involved and you look for an exceptional opportunity to leave your mark on a completely new IP, come join us!

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Technical Art director, Lead Artists, and Art Director to RnD our effects, then bring them from conception to completion.
  • Produce your own unique assets textures (flipbook if necessary), shaders, particles systems...etc.
  • Setup your assets to be worked on by other artists or coworker.
  • Get together with all other disciplines involved in our cross-discipline approach to ensure we maintain the highest visual quality, optimization, and the best pipelines throughout the production.
  • Document and share your knowledge often and freely with other members of the team.
  • Work with the Lead Artist to suggest artistic and technical solutions to achieve quality or performance improvements.
  • Be a role model with the drive to help others succeed with a positive attitude.
  • Mentor less experienced Artists.

Qualifications:

  • Openness to try new things and explore different styles.
  • Portfolio that showcases your skills and passion for VFX.
  • Solid understanding of Special effect Art pipelines and techniques.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit that motivates you to move the needle forward in a fresh studio and the drive to do things better.
  • 5+ years of experience in creating high quality Realtime VFX in game engine.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standard tools and workflows, such as 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini.
  • Strong understanding of PBR rendering and its interplay with real time lighting.
  • Experience using Unreal in game development.
  • Shipped (stylized) game, Substance Knowledge, and Hand drawn 2D animation experience is a plus

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

We also offer:

  • The flexibility of working remotely or the comfort of our office,
  • Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one,
  • Transportation and meal allowance,
  • Referral bonus,
  • RRSP with employer contribution.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique ‘Start-Up Atmosphere’ and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!

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About The Company

NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan.

We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint.

NetEase Games works with other industry leaders and premium intellectual property holders to co-develop, distribute and market video games and content to players globally. Since our founding in 2001, we have developed or published hundreds of mobile, console and PC video games.

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