Lead Real-Time VFX Artist: Space Sim AAA

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Principal VFX Artist to shape the visual language of real-time effects across a vast sandbox universe. You will lead ambitious effects from epic space battles to holographic displays, setting the quality bar for the team.

You will mentor artists, drive performance optimisations, and collaborate with VFX programmers to push boundaries of fidelity while maintaining in-game performance.

Formación

• Must have masterful real-time VFX skills for AAA titles.
• Strong experience with real-time particle systems in game engines.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor artists.
• Ability to collaborate across Art, Design and Tech teams.

Responsabilidades

• Own and drive the creation of ambitious real-time VFX for our universe.
• Lead and mentor the VFX team, setting quality benchmarks and best practices.
• Optimize performance to ensure fidelity without compromising frame rate.
• Collaborate with VFX programmers to drive system improvements.

Conocimientos

Real-time VFX

Particle systems

Team leadership

Mentoring artists

Herramientas

3DS Max

Houdini

Embergen

After Effects

Descripción del empleo

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Principal VFX Artist to shape the visual language of real-time effects across a vast sandbox universe. You will lead ambitious effects from epic space battles to holographic displays, setting the quality bar for the team.

You will mentor artists, drive performance optimisations, and collaborate with VFX programmers to push boundaries of fidelity while maintaining in-game performance.