Absurd Ventures · 3 months ago
Senior VFX Artist
Absurd Ventures is a media company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Real-Time VFX Artist to craft stunning visual effects for our ambitious open-world project, collaborating with art, design, and engineering to deliver awe-inspiring visuals that meet AAA quality standards.
Media and EntertainmentDigital MediaBroadcastingPodcastTV
Responsibilities
Create and implement real-time, high-quality visual effects for an open-world environment, including environmental effects, character abilities, destruction, and cinematic sequences
Take ownership of complex VFX features from concept to final integration, driving high-quality results and proactively solving technical challenges
Work closely with the VFX Director to perfectly execute the established visual style and tone of the project
Craft dynamic and visually dramatic effects that enhance gameplay and cinematics while strictly adhering to performance budgets
Proactively troubleshoot your own effects, ensuring they are highly optimized for memory and runtime performance across any engine environment
Stay current on real-time visual effects techniques and efficiently apply them to your daily workflow
Collaborate with Engineering and Tech Art to test new toolsets and clearly communicate the technical needs required to complete your tasks
Qualification
Required
Strong portfolio showcasing a high-quality, diverse range of real-time VFX work, demonstrating mastery of visual effects principles regardless of the engine used
5+ years of proven experience as a VFX artist in the games industry
Shipped at least one AAA title as a VFX artist
Deep proficiency in real-time VFX authoring within a major game engine (e.g., proprietary AAA engines, Unity, etc.)
Foundational experience with Unreal Engine (Niagara, materials, sequencing) and a strong aptitude for translating your senior-level skills into a UE5 pipeline
Expert understanding of particle systems, shaders, lighting, and real-time rendering pipelines
Proven track record of balancing high-fidelity visual quality with strict technical optimization
Ability to collaborate seamlessly with other departments (design, lighting, environment, cinematics), providing polished elements for seamless integration
Exceptional eye for the timing, animation, weight, and motion of real-world phenomena and visual FX
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming day-to-day development challenges
Excellent communication skills, taking and implementing feedback effectively
Familiarity with physically based lighting (PBR) concepts and physics-based effects
Experience with third-party packages and workflows (Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, or EmberGen)
Passion for creating immersive and visually compelling game worlds
Preferred
Hands-on experience implementing dynamic weather systems, large-scale destruction effects (e.g., using Chaos physics), or systemic open-world VFX
Advanced experience with specific UE5 rendering and simulation features, such as Dataflow or Substrate material systems
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Blueprint) to assist in your own VFX implementation
Benefits
Paid time off
Sick time
Company holidays
Parental leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity
Company
Absurd Ventures
Original IP entertainment company across games, film, TV, and books.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
SmileGate
2024-12-03Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Wendy Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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