VFX Artist

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Digital Extremes seeks a VFX Artist to create high-quality, efficient special effects for video games. Responsibilities include utilizing traditional art skills and 3D software to build effects while considering technical specifications like memory usage and gameplay speed. The role requires staying current with VFX techniques, collaborating with various teams (art, design, audio, development), and adhering to schedules. Essential skills include experience with 3D packages, understanding of particle systems and shaders, and excellent communication. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, artistic vision, and a passion for video games.
Must have:
  • 3+ years VFX experience in video games
  • Excellent understanding of special effects
  • Proficiency in 3D software
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Maya, After Effects, Houdini, Photoshop
  • Knowledge of Python or Lua
  • Understanding of game engines and pipelines
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits
  • RRSP/Simple IRA matching
  • EAP
  • Wellness subsidies
  • Professional development

Job Details

ABOUT THIS POSITION 

Digital Extremes is seeking a VFX Artist to join our team. You will be utilizing traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design and computer graphics software to build efficient, high quality special effects while keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay speed. You will need to have an excellent understanding of what makes real time special effects work in addition to an understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development processes. Preferred extras include experience working with Maya, After Effects, Houdini, and Photoshop, as well as a thorough knowledge of the game development process. An understanding of scripting languages such as Python or Lua is also an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design and computer graphics software to build efficient, high quality special effects, keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay speed
  • Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new effects technologies and solutions
  • Cooperate closely with art, design, audio and development department to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the art
  • Work under the creative guidance of the Art Director
  • Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by the Art Director
  • Actively participate in the feedback loop including accepting feedback from and providing feedback within the art and level design team as required, staying current on the scope and understanding of the project
  • Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years’ previous experience creating high quality VFX for video games
  • Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work - particle systems, postprocessing effects and shaders (specular and normal maps)
  • University degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning or completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts
  • Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development processes
  • Working knowledge of a commercial 3D package
  • Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow direction and to collaborate successfully with others
  • Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work ethic
  • Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

  • Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits and paid time off
  • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
  • Professional development and career support
  • Work-life balance wellness subsidies
  • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
  • Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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About The Company

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.


Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.


For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

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