Gaming

Lead VFX Artist Full-time

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in game development and is currently looking for an experienced  VFX Lead Artist for a new mid-core MMO project. Our client is an award-winning mobile development game studio that delivers the best entertaining mobile games for over one million players.

What are you working on?
  • The name of the project(s): mid-core MMO project
  • Genres: Action, Role-playing, MMO
  • Platforms: Mobile
Team size and structure?

2 VFX Artist

For which tasks (responsibilities)?
  • Creation and configuration of visual effects for mobile mid-core applications;

  • Optimisation of visual effects for mobile devices;

  • Management of the VFX artists team;

  • Design and setup of processes in the VFX direction;

  • Collaboration with other development team members, including artists, technical artists and developers to achieve consistency in style and technical requirements.

What kind of professional are we looking for?
  • At least 3 years of experience as a VFX Lead Artist or a similar position.

  • Experience working with mid-core products in a similar style is required (see references below);

  • In-depth knowledge in the field of creating visual effects for mobile applications;

  • Experience with the Unity game engine;

  • Understanding of basic physical principles, knowledge of general principles of dynamics, pyrotechnics, creating artistic effects such as fire, magic, smoke, shots, water, steam, explosions, dust, etc.;

  • Knowledge, control and practical application of graphics optimization for the gaming industry;

  • High level of responsibility and the ability to work on tight deadlines;

  • Self-organization: the ability to work without reducing performance without being under constant supervision;

  • Interest in the gaming industry, personal gaming experience;

  • Portfolio is mandatory;

  • English language — Intermediate+

Would be a plus:

  • Experience in creating stylized animations (such as Wild Rift, Ruined King and similar styles);

  • Experience in creating dynamic game animations using generally accepted animation principles (such as Scratch Squash, accents, etc.);

  • Professional knowledge of Maya animation packages;

  •  Ability to work with rig automation plugins (such as MGear, Advanced Skeleton);

  • The ability to create or modify rig (MGear, Advanced Skeleton).

What is important for us in a person?

Examples of VFX that we do:

1. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/zPxGA4

2. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/49zARq

3. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/zPXqaD

4. https://youtu.be/yIPMxxTueIM?si=m_CpgOBY-IJT7J7v&t=700 (watch only VFX lightnings)

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzLhkc6UniE

6. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/269934571408289390/

7. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/7951736835503577/

8. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/851743348296951273/

Why do we enjoy working here?
  • Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a creative and dynamic environment.

  • Work on a project in the early stage of development.

  • A fun and inclusive company culture that celebrates diversity and creativity.

What are the conditions and bonuses?
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Flexible working hours and remote/office work options.

  • Medical insurance

  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.

  • Partial compensation for training.

  • Employment opportunities throughout Europe.

  • Support in relocation to one of the countries Cyprus, Armenia.

  • Paid vacation and sick leaves.

Overview

  • Employer: Values Value
  • Job Title: Lead VFX Artist
  • Published: 5 months ago
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