Experienced VFX Artist - Real Time (M/F/NB) - Beyond Good & Evil 2

Ubisoft; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading video game company is seeking a VFX Artist in Montpellier, France. You will create and adapt high-quality visual effects for the Beyond Good & Evil 2 project, ensuring they meet both artistic and technical constraints. Ideal candidates have proven experience in the video game industry and strong knowledge of real-time optimization and game development processes. The role supports a hybrid work model, balancing team connection with personal work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of real-time game engines.
• Deep understanding of shader and material creation systems.
• Proficiency with advanced particle systems.

Responsabilités

• Produce high-quality visual effects in line with technical constraints.
• Serve as a reference for artistic and technical aspects.
• Share knowledge and contribute to team motivation.

Connaissances

Real-time game engines

Shader and material creation

Advanced particle systems

Visual content creation tools

Real-time optimization

Game development processes

Advanced English

Outils

After Effects

Houdini

Embergen

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Lead FX Artist your role will be to create and / or adapt high-quality visual effects in line with the technical constraints and artistic direction of the Beyond Good & Evil 2 project.

• Produce high-quality visual effects at any stage of the VFX production pipeline while adhering to the project’s technical and artistic constraints.
• Serve as a point of reference for the team on various artistic and technical aspects.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the motivation and growth of the team.
• Support the artist validation process by conducting reviews when needed and providing constructive feedback.
• Actively contribute to the implementation of more efficient workflows and methods.
• Build strong working relationships with artists, technical artists and other developers to ensure effective collaboration throughout the asset production process.
• Report on the progress of assigned tasks using designated tracking tools.
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and ensure consistent quality within the team.
• Optimize work to maintain a balance between visual quality and performance.
• Establish and share best practices, production pipelines and workflows across the team.
• Assist the Lead VFX Artist with various ad hoc tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications: Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent command of real-time game engines.
• Deep understanding of shader and material creation systems.
• Proficiency with advanced particle systems.
• Knowledge of visual content creation tools (e.g. After Effects, Houdini, Embergen).
• Strong expertise in real-time optimization and technical constraints (e.g. console performance).
• Thorough understanding of the video game industry and awareness of game development processes.
• Advanced or bilingual level of English is required.

Relevant Experience

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry.
• Contributions to multiple games as a VFX Artist.
• Experience with at least two real-time game engines and production pipelines.
• Participation in at least one complete video game development cycle.

Location

Montpellier, France

Additional Information

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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