Snail Games USA ยท 4 hours ago
Senior Technical Artist, VFX (Gaming)
Beverly Hills, CA
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
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Responsibilities
Design and implement visually stunning and realistic VFX, including particle effects, explosions, lasers, smoke, fire, and other dynamic elements.
Write and optimize shaders, scenes, and collision to achieve optimal performance and visual quality.
Work in and write Blueprints, Unreal Engine's visual scripting language, to implement complex VFX systems and gameplay mechanics.
Create real-time simulations and tie particle effects into dynamic events within the game world to enhance player immersion and interactivity.
Collaborate with artists and other team members to create custom art assets and integrate them seamlessly into the game engine.
Create holographic effects and transplant them into procedural interactive experiences to enhance gameplay and immersion.
Iterate on VFX based on feedback from stakeholders, refining and evolving designs to meet artistic, thematic, and gameplay requirements.
Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and tools related to VFX, game development, and emerging technologies.
Share knowledge and insights with the team, contribute to the continuous improvement of our VFX pipeline and workflow.
Qualification
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Required
Strong portfolio showcasing technical VFX skills and creative vision.
Proficiency in coding, with experience writing and optimizing shaders, scenes, and collision.
Advanced skills in Unreal Engine, including Blueprints and other relevant tools.
Experience creating real-time simulations and tying particle effects into dynamic events.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with VFX.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Animation, or related field.
Company
Snail Games USA
Snail Games USA is the leading independent global developer and publisher of digital entertainment.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Tsai
Chief Executive Officer
Heidy Chow
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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