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News - Get a job: Join Robot Entertainment as a Senior VFX Artist - xSicKxBot - 08-15-2020
Get a job: Join Robot Entertainment as a Senior VFX Artist
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/get-a-job-join-robot-entertainment-as-a-senior-vfx-artist.jpg" width="600" height="600" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!</p>
<p>Here is just one of the <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/">many, many positions</a> being advertised right now.</p>
<p><strong>Location: Plano, Texas</strong></p>
<p>Robot Entertainment, the independent developer of the <em>Orcs Must Die!</em> franchise, is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for creating VFX across a variety of game platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with game industry experience looking for new challenges, including mentoring junior staff, and developing leadership skills.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Creates, designs, and implements in-game visual effects;</li>
<li>Model, paint, and animate as needed to create high quality VFX assets;</li>
<li>Work with the Art Director and Leads to develop VFX languages that are consistent with project art styles;</li>
<li>Collaborate with other departments such as Design, Engineering, Tech, and Animation, to make sure artwork fits the specs and gameplay needs.</li>
<li>Assist with Tech Art and Engineering in planning and implementing our VFX pipeline;</li>
<li>Work with production to follow and build schedules and to deliver assets on time;</li>
<li>Serve as a mentor for less experienced artists;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Ideal Candidate…</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Is proficient in VFX development using Unreal 4 and its particle systems and materials. </li>
<li>Has strong VFX and traditional art skills (timing, shape language, color theory and illustration, painting, composition, 2D & 3D design);</li>
<li>Is proficient in Photoshop (or other 2D software) and Maya (or 3D modeling package);</li>
<li>Has a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a VFX artist for games;</li>
<li>Has familiarity with video game development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, modeling, VFX material setup, in-game animation, and engine parameters/optimizations;</li>
<li>Has contributed to multiple shipping video game titles;</li>
<li>Likes to participate in the research and development of a product’s visual style;</li>
<li>Is capable of identifying, investigating and resolving a range of artistic development issues often encountered during the game creation process;</li>
<li>Great oral and written communication skill;</li>
<li>Self-managing with capability to work individually in a remote location;</li>
<li>Plays and enjoys a variety of games.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Educational Requirements</strong></p>
<p>BS/BA/MS degree in Art, or equivalent work experience.</p>
<p>Interested? <a href="https://jobs.gamasutra.com/job/senior-vfx-artist-plano-texas-34517">Apply now</a>.</p>
<p>Whether you’re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what’s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.</p>
<p>Gamasutra’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>
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