Real-Time VFX Artist

<p>We're looking for a talented and passionate Real-Time VFX Artist to join Wildlife<em>. </em></p> <p>As a Real-Time VFX Artists you'll help breath life, depth and immersion to our game experiences. For that to happen, the Real-Time VFX Artists work closely on all aspects of the game development process. Our Real-Time VFX Artists have a strong sense of elevating gameplay by adding dynamic, clear and breathtaking effects that will astonish our players. </p> <p>We know that the work we do has a high impact on our company's success and culture. The right person for this position is curious by nature, and comfortable in a "take the initiative" environment, loves solving problems, and can thrive in a fast and growing business. </p> <h1><strong>What you'll do</strong></h1> <ul> <li><strong>Collaboration: </strong>You will work closely with Art Directors to help establish a cohesive look for our games. You will also work with various other artists and disciplines such as engineering, design and audio to bring viscerality to our gameplay.</li> <li><strong>Problem Solving:</strong> You will prototype VFX and shaders which effectively develop tone and pacing of gameplay events</li> <li><strong>Communication</strong>: You will use your excellent communication skills in a collaborative and diverse work environment.</li> <li><strong>Game Developer Mindset: </strong>You will balance both the quality and efficiency of your VFX assets while working under tight deadlines.</li> <li><strong>Prototyper</strong>: To achieve the best product value, you will iterate on what feels right. You'll be tasked with concepting and blocking out solutions to test in game during the development process. It's not all about the polishing.</li> </ul> <h1><strong>What you'll need</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Experience working as a VFX Artist in games or proven ability to execute real-time assets.</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.</li> <li>A resume and an online portfolio showcasing your work.</li> </ul> <h1><strong>More about you</strong></h1> <ul> <li><strong>Craft Knowledge:</strong> You craft and implement compelling moments using your knowledge of shape language, values, colors, textures and animation principles.</li> <li><strong>Team Player:</strong> You are a self-motivated team player who proactively seeks feedback and shares knowledge.</li> <li><strong>Pipeline: </strong>You are always on top of the latest tools and techniques to help shape our pipelines.</li> <li><strong>Software Expertise: </strong>You have experience working across multiple software packages to create effective VFX assets such as Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Substance Designer, EmberGen, Houdini, PopcornFX, etc.</li> </ul> <h1><strong>About Wildlife</strong></h1> <p>Wildlife is one of the leading mobile game developers and publishers in the world. We have released more than 60 titles, reaching billions of people around the globe. Today, we have offices in Brazil, Argentina, Ireland, and the United States. Here, we create games that will excite, intrigue, and engage our players for years to come!</p> <h1><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></h1> <p>Wildlife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.</p> <p>We're committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. </p>