Riot Games · 13 hours ago
VFX Artist - VALORANT, Characters
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRiot Games is a company focused on creating player-first experiences, and they are seeking a VFX Artist to join their Real-Time VFX team for VALORANT. The role involves designing and implementing dynamic visual effects that enhance gameplay and communicate essential game information.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Design and help implement the sleek, dynamic, and dramatic special effects that add atmosphere and depth to the gameplay
Balance visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity while working to ensure amazing effects are accurately representing a given action or state
Create aesthetically astounding visual effects that communicate essential game information and capture the essence of hundreds of characters
Use your craft skills to draw, paint, animate and model with equal proficiency as-needed
Use your encyclopedic knowledge of visual effects to synthesize brand new assets from classic designs
Find creative and effective solutions to eliminate difficult problems in production and as-needed
Qualification
Required
2+ years of professional experience as a visual effects artist in games or related industries
Experience working Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine VFX tools
Preferred
Experience developing Unreal Blueprints
Experience programming in C++ and UnrealScript
Benefits
Open paid time off policy
Flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
401k with company match
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
A. Dylan Jadeja
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Beck
Co-chairman, Co-founder
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