Artiste d’effets spéciaux sénior – Senior FX Artist - Beenox
Activision
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be required to create and adapt special effects for our different projects. Your work will add to the atmosphere of levels and support different gameplay elements and the cinematics. You will also work closely with other Activision studios. Lastly, you will contribute to innovations in techniques and processes to improve project quality.ResponsibilitiesTo create a variety of real-time VFX elements using particles, models, textures, animations and lighting;To follow the stated artistic direction as you craft realistic effects (explosions, fire, weather effects, etc.)To contribute to the game’s atmosphere and narration with artistically striking visual effects;To optimize the special effects in keeping with the limitations of different development platforms (number of particles, texture resolutions, etc.);To determine special effects requirements with the design, audio and artistic teams;To work with different departments on integration of VFX features into the game engine;To contribute to pipeline development.RequirementsProven experience (7 years) in VFX;Good proficient in French;Proficiency in a game engine’s special effect system (Unreal, Crytek, Unity, etc.);Comfortable with Photoshop, 3D Studio Max and/or Maya;Excellent artistry and attention to detail;Adapts easily to in-house tools and a constantly evolving environment;Loves video games;Able to fracture-model and build destruction simulations;Knowledge of one or more simulation software programs (Houdini Fx, Thinking Particles, FumeFx, etc.);Knowledge of Script languages;Perk: Comfortable with Substance Designer;We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.