Senior VFX Artist

At Avalanche Studios Group, we are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our team to work on our upcoming AAA title Contraband - a co-op smuggler’s paradise game set in the fictional world of 1970s Bayan. Contraband is a brand-new IP published by Xbox Game Studios. Avalanche Studios is the division dedicated to ambitious, externally published, AAA open-world games like the Just Cause series, Mad Max and Rage 2.<br/>The focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects, such as fire, tyre tracks, weapon effects and explosion effects. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Design team to create visually stunning effects that enhance the gameplay utilizing our Apex Engine.<br/><br/> <h3>Required Qualifications </h3> <ul> <li>Experience in the game industry working on a AAA game</li><li>Expert in creating high-quality realistic particle effects and textures</li><li>Experience creating real-time effects using particles, materials</li><li>The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential</li><li>Strong knowledge of creating VFX in various techniques, using different approaches Simulations, Mesh Particles, Ribbons etc</li><li>High proficiency in technical problem solving, Can balance Visual Quality with Performance, Excellent artistic ability and driven to find the right visual feeling and work quality</li><li>Experience working with programmers to extend and grow VFX features</li><li>knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects and Houdini or Embergen</li></ul> <h3>Beneficial Qualifications </h3> <ul> <li>Passion for playing and making Live and Open World Action games</li><li>Experience creating VFX concepts </li><li>HLSL knowledge (not a must)</li><li>C++ knowledge</li><li>Experience with proprietary engine</li></ul>The Stockholm location<br/>Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.<br/>Our values<br/>At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.<br/>How to apply<br/>To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.