VFX Artist

Streamline Games is looking for Real-Time Visual Effects Artists to join our production team and work on our current and future projects. As a Real-Time VFX artist, you will be working both independently and collaboratively with the development team to make the best-looking VFX. The Effects Artist is expected to concept/design effects either in 2D or 3D to convey the design/motion and overall idea to their leads.

• Work with the Art Director to develop VFX that compliment or enhance the visual style of a project.
• Develop stylistically consistent, visually impactful VFX assets through the creative use of particles, geometry, animation, and materials.

• Ensure that VFX assets are built efficiently and perform within technical budgets.

• Communicates regularly with the Creative Director & Producer regarding the status of current project milestones and initiatives
• Obtains guidance and approval from Creative Director as required to advance initiatives and milestones.

Team and personal development

• Strong collaboration skills with other artists and disciplines.

• Work with other VFX artists/engineers to identify and implement art-pipeline optimizations and to create technical benchmarks to be used in production.
• Stays current on industry-standard content creation tools and techniques

• Hands-on experience with game engines (e.g. UE4, Unity3D, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of relevant 3D software and plug-in as well as how to optimize for video game hardware (e.g. Maya, 3Ds Max, FumeFx, Rayfire, Realflow etc.)
• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects or Substance Designer
• Good working knowledge of particle driven effects and shader system
• Good understanding of node-based shaders and their creation
• Basic 3D modelling and UV knowledge
• Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical video game development processes.
• Proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with data management software (e.g. SVN, Perforce, etc.)

• Thorough knowledge of Max or Maya dynamics, particles and expressions, as well as how to optimize for video game hardware

• Houdini 3d visual scripting