Unannounced Project - VFX Artist

Company: Bungie
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Bungie is looking to you to help us bring VFX to the next level in a new unannounced title. Are you excited to help bring gameplay to life? Do subtle motions of leaves catch your eye and make you wonder how to recreate that in a game world? Do you find yourself fascinated by natural weather phenomena and the challenge of bridging technical skills with artistic ones? Are you excited to immerse players in a captivating world? Whether it's critical game play communication or subtle ambiance - we know how important VFX is to the game's experience. - - -
As a VFX artist, your responsibilities will vary from helping fill the world with motion, to working with other teams to bring design ideas to life. Utilizing proprietary tools, you'll embellish the worlds, characters, and gameplay with VFX. Collaboration is key, and every task is a great opportunity to get to know about the people you work with all while creating amazing content that will delight players around the world.
If this is the experience you're looking for, we are right there with you! It's what drives us every day - give us a shout, we want to hear from you. Be a part of our team and let's create bold new worlds together! -
Art test is required as part of the application process for this role. (No time limit) -
RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Work closely with the VFX Lead to author effect assets that enhance gameplay and the game world
  
• Use proprietary tools, Photoshop and Maya to create effects that balance the visual goals of the project with the performance demands of the game engine
  
• Help develop visual language through the craft of visual effects
  
• Collaborate closely and communicate frequently with cross-discipline teams in asset creation and project risk assessment
  
• Participate in growth opportunities with VFX Lead and other artists to cultivate your artistic acumen through team art critiques, feedback reviews, and discussions.
  
  REQUIRED SKILLS
  
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  • Understanding of the principles of real time visual effects
    
  • Experience with node-based shaders
    
  • 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 artistic and technical skills, as well as a firm grasp of timing and scale
    
  • Passion for games
    
    NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
    
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    • Experience with Unreal Engine 4, 5, Unity3D or other modern development toolsets
      
    • Experience with and passion for competitive games
      
    • Animation background
      
    • Experience with Houdini, Embergen, or Substance Designer
      

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