Senior VFX Artist - Star Wars Eclipse™ (M/F/NB)

Your missions within the Quantic Dream team

• Under the supervision of the Lead VFX Artist, and according to the directions defined by the Artistic Directors, ensure the production of high-quality 3D visual special effects pushing the limits of real-time productions, with great attention to detail; ensure the most relevant balance between visual quality and real-time performance;
• The production of these in-game 3D visual special effects applies to characters, environments and objects (for example: explosions, destructions, rain, fire, injuries, etc.), and also to the player and user interface;
• Collaborate with the Computer Code/Game Engine department to propose development ideas that will facilitate and improve the work of the FX team, as well as the feasibility of certain artistic requests;
• Communicate in an ad hoc manner to interact, collaborate and develop constructive relationships with interlocutors;
• Respect the constraints, particularly artistic ones, imposed and defined on the project and work within the given deadlines and in compliance with production schedules.

Your qualities that will make the difference

• 4+ years of experience as a VFX Artist on real-time productions.
• Experience on at least one published AAA video game;
• Strong ability to assimilate internal pipelines, proprietary tools & technologies;
• Very good knowledge of real-time VFX pipelines and techniques;
• Ability to communicate verbally and visually effectively;
• Ability to solve problems technically and/or creatively;
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (designers, computer engineers, animators) to create very high-level special effects;
• Ability to maintain the most relevant balance between visual quality and real-time performance;
• Ability to work with the Artistic Direction to create, develop and ensure the consistency of the artistic style throughout the project;
• Ability to define visual and technical sources of inspiration that will advance the technical and aesthetic quality of the project;
• A positive attitude and a real desire to bring new ideas to the team are essential.
• Excellent knowledge of real-time engines and PBR shaders;
• Excellent knowledge of Maya and Photoshop CS;
• Knowledge of software traditionally used in the field of special effects is essential (FumeFX, Realflow, Houdini...);
• Advanced expertise in fluid and particle simulation systems, as well as real-time physics engines, is essential;
• Very good knowledge of scripting languages (Python / Mel) is a plus.

We offer you the opportunity to join experienced and passionate teams, and to work on ambitious and innovative projects. If this position interests you and your profile matches, send us your application to join our team!

Please include a portfolio demonstrating your skills and style/sensitivity with your application.

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