NetherRealm Studios · 1 month ago

FX Artist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

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NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. They are seeking a FX Artist to work closely with the Lead FX Artist to create and maintain high quality Visual Effects assets for the game.

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Responsibilities

Use Niagara systems in Unreal 4, to create character FX assets.

Use Niagara systems in Unreal 4, to create cinematic and environmental FX assets.

Install and maintain FX assets into In-Engine cinemas.

Assist in R&D efforts for tools enhancements and prototyping of new technology.

Skills

Unreal 4Niagara systemsProcedural workflowsFX optimizationPerformance measurementSelf-managementUnreal 4 MaterialsBlueprint/module scriptHoudini FX3D modelingMaya or 3D Studio Max2D graphic software

Working knowledge of Unreal 4 with Niagara systems and procedural workflows

Experience with Unreal 4 Materials creation for FX

Strong understanding of FX optimization and measuring performance on consoles

Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines

Experience with Unreal 4 blue print/module script creation (desirable)

Houdini FX experience a plus

Proficient in 3D modeling using Maya or 3D Studio Max (desirable)

Experience with 2D graphic software, including Adobe CC, Substance, Embergen a plus