Artiste en chef VFX / Lead VFX Artist - Remote

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