Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, Washington, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago

PythonBlenderMayaUnreal Engine

About the role

Equal Opportunity Employer Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience.

Independently create and implement high quality, performant, and visually compelling VFX Assets/Tools/Systems for games- including real time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed
Work closely with designers, engineers and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX
Be a self starter who meets deadlines and actively collaborates with team on VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling
Maintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers.

Portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in creating and implementing real-time VFX using Niagara in Unreal Engine
Proficiency in creating VFX Assets using advanced techniques like fluids/pyro/etc in a software package like Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc
Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance issues
Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for implementing VFX and creation of VFX Systems and Tools
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, related field or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience working in game development or related field
Required Application Materials:

Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years.

Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience.
Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.

Employer Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (3 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options
Employer Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer.

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