Special Effects Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
Frima is seeking a Special Effects Artist for a 6-month contract to join its Art and Animation team. The role involves creating, integrating, and optimizing visual effects within the engine, collaborating closely with design, programming, and animation teams for consistency, and adapting work to different artistic styles and Unreal engine technical constraints. Frima is a recognized top employer in Canada's video game industry, offering a 4.5-day work week with flexible arrangements (remote, hybrid, or on-site), a monthly allowance for internet/parking, and studio perks like chair massages, snacks, and a gym. The company values teamwork, time management, and adaptability.
Must have:
- College diploma in arts, multimedia, 3D, or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Excellent knowledge of particle effect and shader creation in Unreal
- Portfolio and/or demo required
Good to have:
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong time management and deadline adherence
- Demonstrates autonomy and adaptability
Perks:
- Chair massages
- Fresh fruit and snacks
- Gym
- Sports activities
- 4.5 working days per week
- $100 monthly allowance for internet/parking
- Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or on-site)
5 skills required
Job Details
Description
Prêt.e à entrer dans le jeu? Frima est à la recherche d’un.e Artiste effets spéciaux pour un contrat de 6 mois au sein de son équipe d’Art et Animation.
Chez Frima, nous cultivons l’audace créative depuis plus de 20 ans! C’est avec fierté que nous avons été reconnus par le GamesIndustry.biz comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs de l industrie des jeux vidéo au Canada en 2021, 2022 et pour 2023 (GamesIndustry.biz).
Et la raison est bien simple, on sait s'occuper de notre monde:
- 4,5 jours de travail par semaine, à l'année. (Vendredi pm en congé);
- Un travail réellement flexible: 100% à distance, mode hybride ou 100% en présentiel, c’est à ton choix;
- Allocation de 100 $ par mois afin de couvrir des frais pour internet et stationnement.
La vie au studio
- Accès à des massages sur chaise, des fruits frais et collations, un gym, des activités sportives, etc.;
- Des présentations des projets et nouveautés sur une base régulière : on tient notre équipe informée des développements chez Frima;
- Des équipes soudées, bienveillantes et inclusives, même à distance!
- Viens découvrir le reste par toi-même!
Ce à quoi ressembleront tes semaines
- Création, intégration et optimisation des effets visuels dans l’engin;
- Travail étroit avec les équipes de design, de programmation et d’animation pour assurer l’intégration et la cohérence des effets spéciaux réalisés;
- Adaptation du travail à différents styles artistiques et aux limites techniques du moteur de jeu Unreal.
Ce que nous recherchons
- Diplôme d’étude collégial en arts, multimédia, 3D ou autre diplôme connexe jumelé à une expérience jugée équivalente;
- De trois (3) à cinq (5) années d’expérience dans le poste;
- Excellentes connaissances en création d'effets de particules et de shaders sur Unreal;
- ESSENTIEL : Portfolio et/ou démo.
Ce que nous valorisons au sein de notre équipe
- Aptitudes à travailler dans une équipe multidisciplinaire;
- Bonne gestion du temps et respect des échéanciers de production;
- Faire preuve d’autonomie et d’une bonne capacité d’adaptation.
Viens faire la différence avec nous ! #FrimaLife
Pour en savoir plus
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Ready to jump in the game? Frima is looking for a Special Effects Artist to join its Art and Animation team.
At Frima, we've been cultivating creative audacity for over 20 years! We're proud to have been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz as one of Canada's top employers in the video game industry for 2021, 2022 and 2023 (GamesIndustry.biz).
And the reason is simple, we know how to take care of our people:
- 4.5 working days per week, year-round (Friday afternoons off);
- Truly flexible work arrangements: 100% remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, the choice is yours;
- $100 monthly allowance to cover internet and parking expenses.
Life at the Studio
- Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;
- Regular presentations of projects and new developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;
- Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!
- Come and discover the rest for yourself!
What your weeks are going to look like
- Creation, integration, and optimization of visual effects within the engine;
- Close collaboration with the design, programming, and animation teams to ensure the integration and consistency of the created visual effects;
- Adapting work to various artistic styles and the technical constraints of the Unreal game engine.
What we're looking for
- College diploma in arts, multimedia, 3D, or a related field, combined with equivalent experience;
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a similar role;
- Excellent knowledge of particle effect and shader creation in Unreal;
- ESSENTIAL: Portfolio and/or demo required.
What We Value in Our Team
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet production deadlines;
- Demonstrates autonomy and strong adaptability.
Come be a Game Changer with us! #FrimaLife
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About The Company
Welcome to the world of Frima! We are a video game studio based in Quebec City. Designing and delivering entertaining digital experiences has been our daily obsession since our very beginning in 2003.
Our mission? To cultivate creative audacity in the creation of digital entertainment experiences that are acclaimed by our audiences, recognized by our peers and sought after by our partners. Our success lies in our ability to marry our creative boldness with our expertise in data and market analysis in the development of PC/Console and Mobile games. This synergy allows us to always have the right target in our sights, and to hit the bull's eye.
Giants like Epic Games, Microsoft and Amazon trust us.
Frima also offers challenging careers with excellent opportunities for advancement in game design, programming, visual design, 2D/3D art and animation, and more. We believe that a true work-life balance is what allows our team to innovate and entertain, day in and day out.
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