Skydance Interactive is Seeking VFX Artist

Skydance Interactive is looking for a rockstar FX artist who knows Unreal like a champ. Ideal teammate bleeds FX and pushes the boundaries using Unreal Engine 4 and 3rd party applications like Houdini and RealFlow. Make sure to check out this offer if you have a strong understanding of materials and rendering, a sharp artistic eye and technically minded. 

Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of high quality visual effects.
• Optimize effects for performance while retaining look.
• Work closely with the Art Director and concept artists to maintain visual consistency.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to visual effects related issues.
• Participate in R&D efforts to develop new techniques and improve the art pipeline.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in the game industry with at least two shipped titles as a VFX artist.
• Proven track record of creating high quality particle effects and materials.
• Proficient in UE4 and Maya or 3D Studio Max.
• Experience with Unreal’s Materials, Cascade, Kismet and Blueprint.
• Strong demo reel or portfolio showcasing your most recent work.
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative problem solving skills for both artistic and technical needs.
• Experience optimizing visual effects for game-related target platforms.

Pluses

• Passionate about games.
• Experience with both PC and console art creation.
• Experience with Houdini, RealFlow, or other real-time particle and fluid systems.
• BA, BFA or an equivalent professional certification.

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