Senior VFX Artist

Larian Studios; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading game development studio in Barcelona is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to create visually stunning effects for their high-quality role-playing games. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing complex real-time VFX, preferably with experience in shipping games on PC or Console. You will collaborate closely with other departments in an open, inclusive environment. This position requires advanced knowledge in DCC packages like Maya, Blender, or Houdini.

Servicios

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive activities organized by the studio

Opportunities for community feedback incorporation

Formación

• Strong portfolio showcasing complex VFX with a focus on magical effects.
• At least one shipped game on PC or Console.
• Advanced knowledge of any DCC package.

Responsabilidades

• Create Visual Effects for gameplay and environmental decoration.
• Develop the look and feel of VFX classes.
• Collaborate with other departments on game feature development.

Conocimientos

Complex real-time VFX

Custom shaders

Scripting

Traditional arts skills

Collaborative teamwork

Herramientas

Maya

Blender

Houdini

Descripción del empleo

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Create Visual Effects for gameplay abilities (spells), creatures, custom scripted events and for environmental decoration using Particle Effects, models and custom shaders.
• Develop the look and feel of VFX classes.
• Collaborate with other departments on the development of game features.
• Experience creating custom shaders using node-based tools or scripting (e.g. HLSL)
• Occasional contributions to cinematic VFX depending on project demands.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showing complex real-time VFX with a preference for "Magical VFX", demonstrating a solid understanding of color, composition and timing. The portfolio should include a variety of styles and types of VFX.
• At least one shipped game on PC/Console, preferably more than just one.
• Advanced knowledge of any DCC package (e.g. Maya, Blender, Houdini).
• Must be willing to work onsite in the Studio
• A professional level of written and spoken English

Nice to Haves

• Houdini/Substance/Maya experience..
• Scripting experience
• Skills in other (traditional) arts, e.g. drawing

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback