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Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features, while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies. And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior VFX Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.\nResponsibilities:\nIndependently 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\nWork closely with designers, engineers and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX \nBe a self starter who meets deadlines and actively collaborates with team on VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling\nSeek out, troubleshoot, and fix performance issues \nMaintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team\nHave a great attitude and be a positive force at the studio- flexible and adaptive to the needs of the team\nRequirements:\nPortfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in creating and implementing real-time VFX using Niagara in Unreal Engine\nProficiency in creating VFX Assets using advanced techniques like fluids/pyro/etc in a software package like Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc \nDeep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance issues\nProficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for implementing VFX and creation of VFX Systems and Tools\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, related field or equivalent work experience\n5+ years of experience working in game development or related field\nAt least 2 or 3 shipped AAA game as a VFX or Technical Artist\nPluses:\nHLSL or equivalent shader writing language\nHoudini Knowledge\nScripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.)\nRequired Application Materials:\nResume\nDemo reel with breakdown/explanation of what you did\nAbout Studio Wildcard\nStudio 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. 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