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Artiste en chef VFX / Lead VFX Artist - Remote

Posted 12 weeks ago

Overview

We are Highdive, a NetEase Games ThunderFire development studio from Montreal. Bond by no borders, we create games that let us dive into pure emotions, together.

In Short

  • Serve as the primary liaison for all things VFX (Environment, Gameplay, etc.)
  • Plan, organize and task work for the team; including using software such as JIRA to track the progress and dependencies
  • Supervise and scope the VFX assets, prepare them for the team and outsourcing to work on.
  • Work closely with the Directors to assist in maintaining Art Direction throughout the project
  • Collaborate with all other departments in our cross-discipline approach to ensure we maintain the highest visual quality, optimization and the best pipeline throughout production
  • Assist in setting up the outsourcing pipeline for the VFX Assets
  • Be a role model with the drive to help others succeed with a positive attitude
  • Inspire, mentor, and manage the VFX Team
  • Document and share your knowledge often and freely with other members of the team
  • Proactively assist with the recruitment for the department

Requirements

  • 1+ shipped AAA title as a Lead VFX Artist
  • 6+ years of experience as an VFX Artist or equivalent with a AAA game engine
  • Knowledge of industry standard tools and workflows, such as 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini.
  • Extensive Portfolio that highlights your skills and passion for the Stylized VFX Assets
  • Openness to try new things and explore different styles.
  • Experience in full game development cycle (Pre-Production to Shipped)
  • Entrepreneurial spirit that motivates you to move the needle forward in a fresh studio and the drive to do things better.
  • Unreal Engine experience in Game Development is a plus
  • JIRA or other task tracking software experience is a plus

Benefits

  • The flexibility of working remotely or the comfort of our office
  • Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one
  • Transportation and meal allowance
  • Referral bonus
  • RRSP with employer contribution

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