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Activision · 3 days ago
Lead VFX Artist
Middleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the Art Director and others in bringing life to gameplay and cinematics through the addition of flair and visual drama.
Craft compelling moments through the design, creation, and implementation of real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
Prototype VFX and materials which effectively develop tone and pacing of gameplay events.
Spearhead VFX R&D efforts, create Houdini tools, champion best practices, and advocate for streamlining tools and processes.
Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic, accurate experience.
Be a proactive self-starter that can independently execute high-level direction.
Be a trusted gatekeeper for performance, efficiency, and quality.
Inspire and mentor others as a role model of initiative, accountability, and attitude.
Encourage others to thrive on open and welcome constructive criticism.
Contribute creative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.
Qualification
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Required
5+ total years of Visual Effects experience in the games industry or equivalent experience in film/television.
Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism, and enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process.
Ability to quickly learn new software and adapt to proprietary software.
Relevant 2D and 3D software experience - Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Max, Houdini, Substance Designer.
Ability to lead by example.
Impressive communication and strong problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment.
Strong understanding of game VFX with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.
Inspiring reel demonstrating focus and commitment to realistic visual effects and process.
Preferred
Experience in a secondary area such as texturing, modeling, scripting, animation, or lighting.
Understanding of real-time physics system.
Passion for the Call of Duty franchise.
Strong traditional art foundation.
Experience creating VFX shaders.
Experience and comfort in Unreal and/or PopcornFX.
History of playing a variety of game genres both digital and physical.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with Company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Fitness programs
Free and discounted games
Relocation assistance
Company
Activision
Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.
5,001-10,000 employees
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