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VFX Artist-Visceral Games
at EA
Redwood City, California
Visceral Games creates top quality next-gen games that push the boundaries of action entertainment. We have over a decade of experience at delivering high-intensity action gaming experiences such as Dead Space and Dead Space 2. As part of a worldwide group of EA studios, we have the stability and backing of a large company combined with the agility and fun culture of small studios and the mandate to make original IP. We are focused on creativity, polish, and shipping games that millions love as well as building healthy teams and culture. Come join a AAA-quality studio focused on making AAA-quality games!
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
VFX Artist
Overview
We are seeking an experienced VFX Artist with console expertise at the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute creatively to an exciting new IP.
Responsibilities
• Research, conceptualize, and animate natural effects (water, smoke, foliage, dust, fabric); as well as fantastical effects (explosions, etc.)
• Communicate effectively amongst level artists, animators, character artists, designers and programmers
• Interpret the Art Director’s vision and execute on it throughout the project, deliver effects for a AAA title
• Understand FX work flows and tools with the ability to modify and improve them
Requirements
• Minimum of 2+ years experience required
• Must have experience creating FX in a game engine
• Experience in Photoshop and After Effects
• Experience with high end CG effects systems utilizing particle systems, dynamics, and procedural animation (e.g. Maya, Houdini, MAX, etc.)
• Experience with a scripting language (Mel, Maxscript or Python, etc.) would be an asset
• Able to communicate and work well with designers to anticipate their needs
• Possess good problem solving skills
• Solid technical abilities to aid in creating new visual effects art pipelines
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
VFX Artist
Overview
We are seeking an experienced VFX Artist with console expertise at the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute creatively to an exciting new IP.
Responsibilities
• Research, conceptualize, and animate natural effects (water, smoke, foliage, dust, fabric); as well as fantastical effects (explosions, etc.)
• Communicate effectively amongst level artists, animators, character artists, designers and programmers
• Interpret the Art Director’s vision and execute on it throughout the project, deliver effects for a AAA title
• Understand FX work flows and tools with the ability to modify and improve them
Requirements
• Minimum of 2+ years experience required
• Must have experience creating FX in a game engine
• Experience in Photoshop and After Effects
• Experience with high end CG effects systems utilizing particle systems, dynamics, and procedural animation (e.g. Maya, Houdini, MAX, etc.)
• Experience with a scripting language (Mel, Maxscript or Python, etc.) would be an asset
• Able to communicate and work well with designers to anticipate their needs
• Possess good problem solving skills
• Solid technical abilities to aid in creating new visual effects art pipelines