Principle VFX Artist – Guildford, UK – Permanent – AAA Games

OPM are pleased to be working with a long-standing client that are looking for a highly talented and experienced Principal VFX Artist to play a lead role in their studio.

The successful candidate will be working on a game where VFX plays a key role, aiming to push boundaries of what can be expected in real-time VFX. As well as crafting artistically interesting effects, you will play an active part in R&D – always aiming for best-in-class AAA quality, and a sense of cinematic presentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A strong artistic eye, able to judge when an effect ‘fits’ with the rest of the game render appropriately
• A knack for creating detailed and filmic ‘light and magic’ style effects which sit comfortably in a photorealistic render
• An affinity for working with particle systems and materials – and understanding of how these contribute to art direction
• A in depth knowledge of VFX production techniques for real time CG
• An expert level understanding of VFX systems in Unreal Engine / Niagara
• Experience of Houdini is an advantage
• Ability to produce great work in a timely manner. Know which shortcuts and workarounds make the most sense, and which detract too much from overall quality
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Good communicator, who works well others

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee VFX production pipelines and workflows for an ambitious AAA project
• Achieve visual results in VFX assets competitive with leading AAA games
• Take a leading role in the R&D process for challenging tasks relating to VFX
• Look for / advocate for opportunities offered by new tech advances in real time VFX where it can be of benefit to the project
• Working out scope and approach, along with directors and production
• Mentoring a small team of VFX Artists, helping them to produce great results
• Being an active part of recruitment for further VFX hires
• Meeting all project deadlines as determined by the Senior Producer
• Be a figurehead for the VFX discipline, representing it in meetings and reviews etc.

BENEFITS:

• Our client make big games with small teams – you will play a full and active role
• Quarterly Profit-related Bonus Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension and life assurance
• Social events – including large summer party

And many more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!