VFX Artist

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to craft stunning visual effects for an expansive gaming universe. In this role, you will utilize cutting-edge tools to create breathtaking effects for epic space battles and dynamic environments. Collaborating with a talented team, you will push the boundaries of visual storytelling and technology, ensuring every detail captivates players. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a game that aims to redefine the industry, where creativity and technical prowess come together to create unforgettable experiences.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of real-time visual effects fundamentals.
• Experience with real-time particle systems in game engines.
• Passion for raising the bar in real-time VFX.

Responsibilities

• Create sci-fi VFX using real-time VFX Editor.
• Optimize effects for efficiency while maintaining visual quality.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the Star Citizen universe.

Skills

Real-time visual effects fundamentals

Real-time particle systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Tools

3DS Max

Houdini

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

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As a VFX Artist you will be part of a team of artists and programmers dedicated to creating cutting edge visual effects for a boundless sandbox universe. You will create a vast variety of effects supporting epic spaceship battles inside giant gas clouds, characters struggling to survive raging storms on hostile planets, holographic displays inside futuristic shopping malls and tiny dust motes in a desolate outpost. And everything in between!

Check out what our VFX team get up to:

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

For more information about life at CIG, follow this link: https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA

What does a VFX Artist at Cloud Imperium Games do?

• Create sci-fi VFX using CIG's real time VFX Editor.
• Use software packages such as 3DS Max, Houdini, Photoshop and After Effects to generate texture and mesh assets for use with your real time effects.
• Optimize your effects to run efficiently in-game whilst maintaining high visual quality.
• Work closely with our team of dedicated VFX programmers to improve our VFX technology and pipelines where possible.
• Collaborate with other teams including Art, Design and Audio to help bring the Star Citizen universe to life.

What do we expect from our VFX Artists?

• Solid understanding of the artistic and technical fundamentals of real-time visual effects.
• Experience of using real time particle systems in a game engine.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to break down existing effects in games and films.
• Be highly self-motivated and show initiative.
• Be able to rise to challenges and problem solve when required.
• Passion to raise the bar in the field of real-time VFX.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Computer Games

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