Ubisoft - Realtime VFX Artist Position

Realtimevfx; Plum (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Ubisoft Annecy is looking for a Lead VFX Artist (W/M/NB) to join and drive a VFX team in charge of developing a AAA game.

Your main mission will be:

• VFX creation
• Textures creation (animated or static)
• Realtime Special effects conception, inspired by concept art or references
• Create and implement, under supervision, video game special effects in accordance with a project’s artistic direction and production deadlines.
• Optimization from a technical point of view
• Maintaining art direction and quality
• Creates and maintains workflow documentation for your team’s content

Qualifications

You have been creating realtime VFX during a full end-to-end game production (preferably on AA or AAA)

You feel confident in using the following skillset:

• Good knowledge of 3DS Max particles/dynamics systems, and special effects creation
• Proficiency in After Effects or Nuke
• Good understanding of art fundamentals: color theory, lighting, shape, composition, etc
• Mastery of a realtime engine: Unity, Unreal Engine…
• Good communication skills. English is mandatory
• Mentoring and sharing your knowledge and best practices within the team
• Scripting skills (Max Script, Python, HLSL) are a plus