Lead VFX Artist - Mentor Top Team (Onsite Middleton)

Activision; Town of Middleton (WI); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 184.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Raven Software in Middleton, WI is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to guide a world-class team, own VFX development initiatives, and deliver industry-leading visuals for the Call of Duty franchise.

You will mentor artists, drive cutting-edge particle effects, and collaborate with design, art, and engineering to ensure performance and visual fidelity across environments, gameplay, and cinematics. This on-site role requires strong leadership and a passion for high-quality, AAA visuals.

Formación

• 8+ years of Visual Effects experience, with 2+ years in a Lead role, in real-time game development or equivalent
• Proven leadership and collaborative, iterative workflow with strong communication
• Expert experience with game development engines and particle effects tools (Unreal, Unity, or equivalent engines)
• A reel demonstrating AAA-quality VFX and creative problem-solving

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team to craft and implement compelling particle effects and systems
• Drive visual and technical quality to deliver cutting-edge, AAA-worthy VFX
• Prototype VFX systems and improve workflows for gameplay needs
• Mentor artists, lead the team, and drive excellence in VFX development
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to optimize performance and quality
• Communicate risks, milestones, and updates with production

Conocimientos

VFX leadership

Team mentorship

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Shader development

Particle systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Herramientas

EmberGen

Houdini

Maya

3ds Max

After Effects

Photoshop

Substance Designer

Descripción del empleo

Raven Software in Middleton, WI is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to guide a world-class team, own VFX development initiatives, and deliver industry-leading visuals for the Call of Duty franchise.

You will mentor artists, drive cutting-edge particle effects, and collaborate with design, art, and engineering to ensure performance and visual fidelity across environments, gameplay, and cinematics. This on-site role requires strong leadership and a passion for high-quality, AAA visuals.