VFX Artist (Contract) - Remote

Overview

Insomniac Games is looking for a VFX Artist. In this role, the VFX Artist is responsible for creating VFX to work and assist in gameplay, environment, and cinematics of games.

In Short

• Creates, designs, and implements real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
• Places visual FX across all areas of the game, including environmental and gameplay FX, and cinematics.
• Creates FX textures including color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.
• Possesses intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or equivalent.
• Creates FX shaders with node-based shader networks.
• Creates simple geometry and UV sets.
• Possesses an intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis.
• Optimizes FX for framerate and memory.
• Collaborates with other development departments to ensure FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.
• Understands and adds to the overall art style of the game.

Requirements

• Five plus years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Proficient in Maya, competent with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping.
• Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures.
• Proficient with node-based shader networks.
• Good team skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient animation and timing skills.
• Solid traditional arts background a plus.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.