We are looking for a talented Senior/Principal VFX Artist to join our Survival Team creating effects for our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. You will have the opportunity to improve your skillset alongside some of the best creatives in the industry and shape the game.
A good communicator and organiser, you will be an integral part of the team, producing high quality and performant visuals.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Create high quality, performant visuals in line with art direction for the project
Work with other project disciplines across the team to construct and maintain an efficient pipeline
Work collaboratively with Production, Artists, Designers and Programmers, communicating clearly in all directions
Knowledge, Skill and Experience Essential
Commercial experience of Unreal Engine 5
Ability to create and implement world class real-time in a game engine
Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability
Experience in modelling, texturing, lighting, image processing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Image manipulation software such as Adobe Photoshop/Substance Designer
3D software (Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max)
Creating animated sprite sheets
Particle system terminology and applications
Particle editors (e.g. Unreal/Unity/other) particle system performance optimisation
Particle system terminology and applications
Developed understanding of contemporary shader features and creation workflow.
Highly effective time management, ability to prioritise and maintain work schedule.
Strong awareness of industry technology trend
Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical game development processes
Love of games
Knowledge of Houdini and its use in real-time game VFX
Knowledge of EmberGen
Familiar with data management software (e.g. SVN, Perforce).
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
We are located in Horsham, UK in Newcastle, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:
Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
Community activities including parties, football and more.
Our studio sites have disabled access.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.