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Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.\nWe are looking for skilled, passionate VFX artists to join our team. If you’re brimming with passion and curiosity and ready to create the best work of your career, we’d love to hear from you!\nResponsibilities\nCraft and create a wide range of VFX for original and existing IP game properties.\nWork closely with the Art Director and other key team leaders to help define and build out the VFX look and style for our projects.\nCollaborate with the design and art teams to develop high-quality assets that reinforce the gameplay goals of our projects and operate within performance budgets.\n Be proactive and autonomous in problem-solving and cross-discipline brainstorming throughout project production cycles.\nContribute to peer reviews, troubleshoot, problem solve, and give and receive constructive feedback.\nBring a strong understanding of modern artistic toolsets and typical AAA game engine experience.\nRequirements\n5+ years of game industry VFX experience on console and/or PC platforms preferred.\nDegree or equivalent experience in Digital Media Design, Game Design, or related field is desired.\nDemonstrated strength in custom texture and shader creation.\nStrong portfolio of shipped games.\n Excellent technical understanding in order to better work with our engineering team, as well as how to better work within the limits of various hardware platforms.\nStrong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management.\nPassion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends.\nSelf-direction, passion, and creativity in your work.\nA receptiveness to feedback and the ability to act successfully on direct critique.\nBig Plusses\nExperience or skill in one or more additional disciplines (e.g. Tech Art, Concepting, Animation, User Interface, Lighting, Design, etc.)\nTechnical expertise with node based VFX, Shader and Scripting editors.\nAbility to create from your own ideas, not just from pre-existing concept art.\nLeadership and/or mentoring experience.\nThis is a hybrid or onsite position. 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