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AGBO · 2 months ago

Expression of Interest - FX Artist

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio redefining global storytelling across film, television, and gaming. They are seeking a talented FX Artist to join their Visual Effects (VFX) team to help develop high-quality real-time FX for various projects using the Unreal Engine.

FilmFilm ProductionMedia and Entertainment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Lead Artist and other departments to deliver spectacular quality visual effects

Provide technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of performant FX in real-time

Paint FX textures from scratch and combine traditional hand-crafted art techniques with next gen shaders and materials to create a unique visual style for all types of FX (magic, water, fire, smoke, etc.)

Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the artistic vision to both studio and external artists

Will use sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to build a wide variety of real-time special effects

Ability to use traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements

Read and write script code to sequence effects

Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues

Qualification

FX Artist experienceMayaUnreal EnginePhotoshopHoudiniVFX pipelinesArtistic visionSelf-sufficiencyAttention to detail

Required

3+ years professional experience as an FX artist and/or art lead and specialize in using Maya, Photoshop, and in game VFX systems

Working knowledge of 3D rendering engines and experience designing FX shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc

Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation and VFX pipelines and tools

Have an exceptional understanding of the role FX has in production and know how to use color, shape, timing, rhythm, and readability to create compelling, memorable, and performant FX

Strong understanding of real-time simulation, offline simulation, materials, and performance including Niagra within Unreal Engine

Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya

The ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks

Have an eye for polish and detail for final production

A strong portfolio demonstrating your artistic and technical capabilities