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Job Opening: Lead VFX Artist

By 27.09.2024Blog

Job Opening: Lead VFX ArtistThis time, we at Values Value, are looking for a Lead VFX Artist, who will take on an important role in creation and configuration of visual effects for mobile mid-core project. Candidate will manage the VFX artists team, design and setup processes in the VFX direction and more! Specialist must have in-depth knowledge in the field of creating visual effects for mobile projects, experience with the Unity game engine and high level of responsibility.

About the Employer

Our client is an award-winning mobile development game studio that delivers the best entertaining mobile games for over 50 million players. Now they are making a new mid-core MMO project.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include the creation and configuration of visual effects for mobile mid-core applications, as well as optimizing these effects for mobile devices. You will manage a team of VFX artists and be responsible for designing and setting up processes within the VFX department. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with other development team members, including artists, technical artists, and developers, to ensure consistency in both style and technical requirements.

The Ideal Candidate has:

  • 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 the Company Offers

  • 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.

If you see yourself in this description, please send your CV to talent@valuesvalue.com.
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