{"id":109568,"date":"2020-02-24T22:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T22:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/view\/news\/358649"},"modified":"2020-02-24T22:44:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T22:44:00","slug":"get-a-job-digital-extremes-is-hiring-a-fx-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/24\/get-a-job-digital-extremes-is-hiring-a-fx-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a job: Digital Extremes is hiring a FX Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!<\/p>\n<p>Here is just one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/jobs\/\">many, many positions<\/a>&nbsp;being advertised right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;London, Ontario\u200b, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design and computer graphics software to build efficient, high quality special effects, keeping in mind technical specifications relating to memory usage and gameplay&nbsp;speed<\/li>\n<li>Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new effects technologies and&nbsp;solutions<\/li>\n<li>Cooperate closely with art, design, audio and development department to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the&nbsp;art<\/li>\n<li>Work under the creative guidance of the Art&nbsp;Director<\/li>\n<li>Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by the Art&nbsp;Director<\/li>\n<li>Actively participate in the feedback loop including accepting feedback from and providing feedback within the art and level design team as required, staying current on the scope and understanding of the&nbsp;project<\/li>\n<li>Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on&nbsp;details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2+ years\u2019 previous experience creating high quality VFX for film or video&nbsp;games<\/li>\n<li>Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work &#8211; particle systems, postprocessing effects and shaders (specular and normal&nbsp;maps)<\/li>\n<li>University degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning or completion of a college diploma program in graphic&nbsp;arts<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development&nbsp;processes<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of a commercial 3D&nbsp;package<\/li>\n<li>Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow direction and to collaborate successfully with&nbsp;others<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, to meet deadlines and to excel under production&nbsp;conditions<\/li>\n<li>Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work&nbsp;ethic<\/li>\n<li>Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video&nbsp;games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred&nbsp;Extras:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working experience with Maya, AfterEffects, Photoshop, and the Evolution&nbsp;Engine<\/li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of the game development&nbsp;process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Permanent, Full time (40 hrs\/wk) @ $52,500 &#8211; $80,000\/yr. Benefits include dental insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Interested?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/job\/intermediate-senior-fx-artist-london-ontario-34285\">Apply now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what&#8217;s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Gamasutra&#8217;s Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new job?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/search\">Get started here<\/a>. Are you a recruiter looking for talent?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/employer.gamasutra.com\/employerx\/\">Post jobs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry! Here is just one of the&nbsp;many, many positions&nbsp;being advertised right now. 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