sr. vfx artist | Birmingham, AL | Randstad

sr. vfx artist. + birmingham , alabama (remote) + posted april 21, 2023 **job details** summary + $100,000 – $125,000 per year + permanent + bachelor degree + category computer and mathematical occupations + reference1006961 job details job summary: SENIOR REAL-TIME VFX ARTIST needed for Full time, fully remote role with Randstad Technologies client. As a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist with our client, you will be authoring a wide range of gold-standard visual effects in their new and exciting science fiction universe. Working with the Principal VFX Lead and collaborating with the wider team, you will help to explore and design realistic, innovative visual effects from concept to completion, using a variety of advanced tools, technology, and techniques. Initial work will be in support of pre-production and prototyping and will transition quickly into producing production-quality real-time visual effects for the final game. As part of their flexible location model, this role will be fully work-from-home. Qualifications: + 5+ years of experience, or at least two shipped titles as a Real-Time VFX Artist. + At least one shipped title as a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist. + A strong portfolio, demonstrating your ability to create high-quality, real-time visual effects in the Unreal Engine (Niagara particle systems are preferred). + Broad experience creating a variety of gameplay, cinematic, and environmental effects using VFX content authoring tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, and Niagara. + Experience with Substance Designer, EmberGen, and/or Fluid Ninja is a plus. + A discerning eye for detail, and an ability to optimize the overall render quality of complex particle systems to be both awe-inspiring and performant. + Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines. + A passion for utilizing art as a storytelling medium to build compelling worlds. + Prior experience with the full 3D Pipeline, UE Blueprints, HLSL scripting, Houdini’s VEX scripting language, Vertex Animated Textures, and VFX for film is a plus. location: Edmonton, Alberta job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 – 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: + Work with the Principal VFX Lead, in collaboration with the Creative, Narrative, and Art Directors to explore and establish aesthetic, gameplay, and narrative concepts into real-time in-game VFX. + Create all aspects of high-quality visual effects for the Unreal 5 Engine, including both dynamic and baked fluid & rigid body simulations, Niagara particle systems, post process effects, custom shaders, and procedurally animated meshes. + Assist with defining and achieving the final render quality through an understanding of essential animation principles, color theory, composition, lighting, and purposeful shape language. + Support standards and best-practices for VFX workflows and asset integration. + Remain current with new and innovative technologies, proactively incorporating and improving pipelines and processes. + Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all VFX is integrated seamlessly with the other facets of the game. qualifications: + Experience level: Experienced + Minimum 5 years of experience + Education: Bachelors skills: + Special Effects + 3DEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad’s client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information. Recommended Skills Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Attention To Detail Blueprinting Communication Computer Animation