Destiny Senior VFX Artist

Bungie

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We’re seeking a driven artist to help expand the Destiny universe through spectacular visual effects!

The ideal candidate brings a passion to learn advanced technical and artistic skills. The candidate understands how to work with a team and will be expected to learn the challenges of modern AAA game development to produce stunning in-game visual effects that support gameplay, cinematics, and environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with the VFX Lead to author effect assets that enhance gameplay and storytelling

  • Use proprietary tools, Photoshop and 3D Studio Max to create effects that balance the visual goals of the project with the performance demands of the game engine

  • Meet the quality bar established by the Art Director and Lead Artist

  • Collaborate with the Art Lead, Concept, HS, Design, Engineering, and Animation on visuals, functions, style, limitations, etc.

  • Help develop Destiny’s visual language through the craft of visual effects

  • Participate in constructive critiques, giving and receiving feedback

  • Mentorship of junior artists

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Experience working as a VFX Artist on a shipped game title (AAA), or equivalent

  • Experience with node based shaders

  • Be able to break down a visual effect into component content-types (particle FX, shader FX, mesh FX, post-process, animation, decal, lighting, etc.) and choose the right tools for the job

  • Understands the principles of real time visual effects

  • Understanding of Art and Visual Design fundamentals (color theory, etc.)

  • Familiarity in Photoshop and 3D packages

  • Ability and willingness to follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary

  • A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates expert artistic and technical skills, as well as a firm grasp of timing and scale

  • Technically proficient, able to identify and collaborate on pipeline innovations

  • A dedicated interest for games

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS   

  • Programming or scripting experience in any language (C++ / Python / HLSL)

  • Animation background

  • Experience with Houdini, Fume FX, Maya fluids tools, or Substance Designer

  • Effective communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, Node, Senior, Junior, Photoshop and Non Tech jobs that are similar:

$60,000 — $110,000/year

Location

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Bungie

Société

Bungie