[HIRING] FX Artist, Contract Position

Hi there! I’m Katie, a producer with Iridium Studios and we’re looking for a VFX contractor. At Iridium Studios, you’d be joining a small but dedicated group of game developers with a passion for role-playing games and complex, highly character-driven stories. But those stories need a spotlight, and that’s where you come in!

Responsibilities:

  • Create all aspects of in-game VFX used on characters, weapons, environments, and battle animations
  • Collaborate with the Artists, Game Designers, and Programmers to ensure art assets are high-quality, support the artistic direction of the project, and are fully optimized
  • Be proactive in problem-solving, cross-discipline brainstorming
  • Receive feedback and modify work based on direction

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of industry experience as a real-time FX Artist
  • Expertise with real time particle editing using Unreal Niagara and Cascade
  • Advanced understanding of 3DSMax/Maya, Substance Designer/Painter/Adobe Photoshop, and/or other game production tools
  • Experience authoring dynamic VFX materials in Unreal 4
  • Knowledge of blueprint creation
  • Animation experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Self-direction, passion, and creativity in your work
  • Ability to telecommute during Pacific Standard Time working hours

To apply for this position, please send your resume and a link to your portfolio to tim@playiridium.com, and check us out at Jobs - Iridium Studios