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

Impleo; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading gaming company is seeking an Experienced VFX Artist to join the Beyond Good & Evil 2 project. The role involves creating high-quality visual effects under the guidance of the Lead FX Artist and requires expertise in real-time game engines and studio tools. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in VFX production and game development processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry.
• Participated in complete video game development cycles.
• Advanced or bilingual English level is required.

Responsabilités

• Produce high-quality visual effects throughout the VFX production pipeline.
• Serve as a point of reference for artistic and technical aspects.
• Optimize work for visual quality and performance.

Connaissances

Real-time game engines

Shader and material creation

Advanced particle systems

Visual content creation tools

Real-time optimization

Knowledge of game development processes

English proficiency

VFX Artist experience

Experience with production pipelines

Formation

Experience with game engines

Outils

After Effects

Houdini

Embergen

Description du poste

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

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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