<p><strong>We are Gamemakers. </strong></p>
<p>We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.</p>
<p><strong>What We Need</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to craft diverse and rich content. Work with the design team to add punch and satisfaction to combat, with the environment team to help our world come alive and with engineers to create a rich toolset that will take our team to the next level. Be ready to jump in and solve problems all while maintaining a positive attitude. Unreal Engine 4 brings a myriad of possibilities that await your skill and imagination. Join a passionate and experienced team who are looking to expand capacity and push the boundaries of possibility.</p>
<p><strong>What you will do</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Implement dynamic VFX that communicates gameplay and wow our players</li>
<li>Drive content within the scope outlined by the Lead or Art Director</li>
<li>Create high quality, stylized and hand-drawn textures for VFX assets</li>
<li>Work within a team to bring a sense of life to otherwise static worlds</li>
<li>Work autonomously with minimal feedback and the ability to self-critique</li>
<li>Use advanced VFX techniques and technical know-how to push the team further</li>
<li>Craft fantastical effects, yet still be able to suspend disbelief</li>
<li>mentor developing VFX artists</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Who we think will be a great fit</strong></p>
<p>You are passionate about advancing your skills, pushing the boundaries of what effects can do in games, and always on the hunt for new VFX techniques. You like mathematics, love to solve logic problems and when you encounter a challenge you persevere like a terrier until you find a solution. And you always find a solution.</p>
<ul>
<li>VFX artist with 7 + years of experience in the games or film industry</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of visual effects terminology and techniques</li>
<li>Good sense of timing and weight with regard to effects</li>
<li>Relevant 2D and 3D software experience; Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Blender, EmberGen, Houdini would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Expertise using UE/5 and its Niagara VFX System</li>
<li>An eye for recreating natural phenomena</li>
<li>Comfortable with Mathematical and node-based systems</li>
<li>Managerial experience is desired</li>
<li>A passion for video games</li>
<li>Able to work and communicate in proficient English</li>
<li>Must be EU Citizen</li>
</ul>
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<p><b>We are Gamemakers. </b></p><p>We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.</p><h2><b>What We Need</b></h2><p>We are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to craft diverse and rich content. Work with the design team to add punch and satisfaction to combat, with the environment team to help our world come alive and with engineers to create a rich toolset that will take our team to the next level. Be ready to jump in and solve problems all while maintaining a positive attitude. Unreal Engine 4 brings a myriad of possibilities that await your skill and imagination. Join a passionate and experienced team who are looking to expand capacity and push the boundaries of possibility.</p><h2><b>What you will do</b></h2><ul><li>Implement dynamic VFX that communicates gameplay and wow our players</li><li>Drive content within the scope outlined by the Lead or Art Director</li><li>Create high quality, stylized and hand-drawn textures for VFX assets</li><li>Work within a team to bring a sense of life to otherwise static worlds</li><li>Work autonomously with minimal feedback and the ability to self-critique</li><li>Use advanced VFX techniques and technical know-how to push the team further</li><li>Craft fantastical effects, yet still be able to suspend disbelief</li><li>mentor developing VFX artists</li></ul><h2><b>Who we think will be a great fit</b></h2><p>You are passionate about advancing your skills, pushing the boundaries of what effects can do in games, and always on the hunt for new VFX techniques. You like mathematics, love to solve logic problems and when you encounter a challenge you persevere like a terrier until you find a solution. And you always find a solution.</p><ul><li>VFX artist with 7 + years of experience in the games or film industry</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Knowledge of visual effects terminology and techniques</li><li>Good sense of timing and weight with regard to effects</li><li>Relevant 2D and 3D software experience; Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Blender, EmberGen, Houdini would be an advantage.</li><li>Expertise using UE/5 and its Niagara VFX System</li><li>An eye for recreating natural phenomena</li><li>Comfortable with Mathematical and node-based systems</li><li>Managerial experience is desired</li><li>A passion for video games</li></ul><p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p><p>By clicking on this link, you consent to the processing of your personal information by 2K Games, Inc. and its affiliate Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (the “Privacy Notice”), available at https://www.2k.com/applicantprivacypolicy/. The Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your right of access, rectification or deletion. If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Notice. </p><p>I have read the Notice consent to the collection, processing, transfer and use of my personal information by 2K Games and Take-Two.</p><p></p>

<div><div>Following the incredible success of Sumo Pune, which since its founding in 2007 has grown to over 150 talented team members across a myriad of disciplines, Sumo Digital is opening a new studio in Bangalore to support the development of some of the most exciting video game projects in the world. </div><div> </div><div>Sumo Bangalore is a new studio that will play a key part in the co-development of multiple AAA console titles across Sumo Group. We are looking to hire key specialists across Art and Engineering to join the Sumo India family.  </div><div> </div><div>As a Sumo Digital studio, Sumo Bangalore joins an award-winning family of international studios. Previous titles developed by Sumo Digital include the BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder. </div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div><div>We’d love for you to join us as we continue our journey with the launch of Sumo Bangalore. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are expanding our core team and looking out for experienced VFX Artists to join our highly skilled team in Sumo Bangalore. To qualify for this role, you must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation, with an exceptional ability to create, out of the box dazzling visual effects that can create a fully immersive experience for our players. You should have an excellent eye for detail with a creative flair and stylistic versatility along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate on artistic and technical aspects with all the other disciplines involved in developing the game.</div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work on the complete VFX pipeline from concept design to final polished result in the game</li><li>Excellent knowledge to combine aesthetics and physics to create VFX</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement VFX</li><li>Ensure that your design fits well into the VFX budget set for the game</li><li>Comply with technical challenges to achieve the best performance for VFX in the game</li><li>Create technical documentation and prototypes for your VFX design</li><li>Be on par with current and emerging visual effects trends and technology </li><li>Minimum 3 years of production experience working on AAA games or film</li><li>Experience in Unreal 4 would be an advantage</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b> </div><div>·  Flexible working hours </div><div>·  Group Health Insurance Policy – Self, spouse and children covered up to 6 Lacs.  </div><div>· Term Insurance – 4 times of current CTC </div><div>·  21 days of paid holidays with four statutory days,  </div><div>·  Five Learning days each year, </div><div>·  4-weeks paternity leave, 6 Months Maternity leave.  </div><div>·  Arrangements for bereavement, adoption and sabbaticals etc.  </div><div>·  Monthly snacks amount top-up to your Sodexo card. </div><div>·  Competitive bonuses </div><div>·  Relocation Assistance </div><div>·  Industry-leading recruitment Referral Scheme </div><div>·  Special Occasion Celebration &amp; Celebration vouchers </div><div>·  Timely care packages </div><div>·  Regular socials including: Movie nights, online watch parties, dinner parties, an invite to the much-loved ‘Sumo Big Day Out’ for you and your family.  </div><div>·  Employee Assistance program </div><div>·  Gaming Events and activities include team lunch/ team dinner. </div><div>·  Recognition of service length awards. </div><div> </div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b> </div><div>At Sumo Digital, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.  </div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.   </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Together with the Sumo Group, we build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. The projects we work on are amongst the biggest and most recognized AAA and AA+ titles, mostly based on Unreal Engine and range across multiple platforms and genres. We are also aiming to kick-off our own IP project later on this year.</div></div><div><div><h3>As a Senior VFX Artist @ PixelAnt Games you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Use your command over aesthetics and physics to create real world VFX​</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement VFX​</li><li>Optimise your VFX budget with target platforms on mind​</li><li>Provide clear technical documentation regarding VFX production and implementation procedures</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>8+ years of experience in real-time VFX for AA/AAA games​</li><li>Expert understanding of real-time VFX authoring tools​</li><li>Experience with 3D packages for creating 3D assets​</li><li>Understanding of VFX impact on console performance​</li><li>The ability to work with various styles of art on multiple projects</li><li>Good communication skills (in English)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>You will also need to:</h3><ul><ul><li>Be up to date on current and emerging visual effect trends and technology​</li><li>Work through all aspects of the VFX pipeline, which includes creating content from concept to final polished result​</li><li>Contribute to new techniques and workflows</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What We Offer:</h3><ul><ul><li>Competitive Salary </li><li>Flexible forms of employment </li><li>Bonus plan</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Fully remote/ Office /Mixed working models</li><li>5 Learning Days a Year</li><li>Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses and GDC Vault</li><li>Game &amp; Book Libraries</li><li>Career Development</li><li>...and much more</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At PixelAnt Games, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About PixelAnt Games Studio:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We are building our studio based on trust and respect. We often ask “why” and learn from smarter than us. We bring the software delivery experience from the IT industry and use the best practices created there. Our goal is to bring fun back to gamedev.</div><div>We are based in Wroclaw and Warsaw and we promote the remote work model.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Established in 2007, Sumo Video Games is one of India’s leading video game developers. We work hand in hand with Sumo Digital’s UK studios to build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. </div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are expanding our core team and looking out for experienced VFX Artists to join our highly skilled team in Sumo Pune. To qualify for this role, you must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation, with an exceptional ability to create, out of the box dazzling visual effects that can create a fully immersive experience for our players. You should have an excellent eye for detail with a creative flair and stylistic versatility along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate on artistic and technical aspects with all the other disciplines involved in developing the game.</div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work on the complete VFX pipeline from concept design to final polished result in the game</li><li>Excellent knowledge to combine aesthetics and physics to create VFX</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement VFX</li><li>Ensure that your design fits well into the VFX budget set for the game</li><li>Comply with technical challenges to achieve the best performance for VFX in the game</li><li>Create technical documentation and prototypes for your VFX design</li><li>Be on par with current and emerging visual effects trends and technology </li><li>Minimum 3 years of production experience working on AAA games or film</li><li>Experience in Unreal 4 would be an advantage</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Our Studio is unique in India, giving our staff the opportunity to work directly on all leading gaming platforms, at every stage of game development.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being part of Sumo's Pune studio is a rewarding experience, one that requires dedication, a strong sense of ownership over your work and an overwhelming enthusiasm for the games you work on. </div><div><br /></div><div>In return we offer competitive salary, flexi-time &amp; benefits, and excellent working environment and most importantly we will give you the room to be yourself and live your passion.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, we provide relocation reimbursement from other cities, a performance-linked bonus in addition to the fixed salary, opportunities to attend industry conferences and a complete and all-encompassing medical insurance package for our employees and their children.</div><div><br /></div><div>Come join the team.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<p><strong>Welcome to Striking Distance Studios!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Driven by people. Inspired by challenges. Relentless to deliver creative excellence.</strong></p>
<p>At the intersection of art, design and technology lies Striking Distance Studios.  Led by Dead Space and Call of Duty franchise veteran Glen Schofield, a new AAA development studio has risen within the San Ramon Hills of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have planted roots in beautiful Bishop Ranch and are now building our flagship state-of-the-art development studio establishing the East Bay as the new up and coming creative and technological hub we know it to be.  </p>
<p>LED BY DEAD SPACE AND CALL OF DUTY FRANCHISE VETERAN GLEN SCHOFIELD, the development team at Striking Distance Studios is hard at work on its first game, The Callisto Protocol, a single player and story-driven survival horror game set in a prison colony on Jupiter’s moon Callisto. Here at Striking Distance Studios it is amazing people, an immersive experience and a passion for excellence that drives us each day.  We are looking for people who push themselves creatively and learn with every new challenge.  We give you the setting and the opportunity to do work you are proud of.  We’re looking for the best to come join us and become part of a world-class team.</p>
<p><strong>To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements </li>
<li>Place effects throughout levels and cinematics </li>
<li>Paint particle and decal textures </li>
<li>Create simulations for gameplay elements </li>
<li>Create FX shaders with node-based shader networks </li>
<li>Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.) </li>
<li>Create simple geometry and assign UV's </li>
<li>Optimize FX for framerate and memory </li>
<li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine </li>
<li>Work with Art Director to maintain FX art direction for game. </li>
<li>Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight: Understands and adds to the overall art style of game </li>
<li>Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of production experience using game engines to create real-time VFX with a supporting demo reel</li>
<li>Served as a Senior artist on a published AAA title and shipped multiple game titles</li>
<li>Good people skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials </li>
<li>Experience in VFX particle and volume effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions</li>
<li>Experience in shader and material development</li>
<li>Ability to work independently</li>
<li>Proficient Animation and timing skills </li>
<li>Excellent composition/framing skills and sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture and color</li>
<li>Experience with in engine lighting, post effects, and Physically Based shading models</li>
<li>Experience working in visual scripting environments such as Unreal Engine’s Niagara &amp; Blueprints, Unity’s VFX Graph, and supporting DCC apps like Houdini, Maya, FumeFX, Nuke, and Substance Designer</li>
<li>Experience in game development for PC or next-gen console (XB1/PS4) platforms</li>
<li>Solid traditional arts background a plus</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Job Title:</h2>Senior VFX Artist<p></p><h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R010822<p></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><p><b>Your Platform </b></p><p>Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including <i>Hexen</i>, <i>Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast</i>, <i>Marvel: Ultimate Alliance</i> and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster <i>Call of Duty®</i> franchise. We’re based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.</p><p>We have a unique vision for our industry. One that has and continues to inspire us. We bring no egos. We focus on what is best for the game. We hire stunning peers. We own our own mistakes. We treat each other with respect. After nearly 30 years, Raven Software is still thriving. We developed a team who cares about one another, our games and our players. As we enter the next exciting chapter of our story, we are growing. Our team is creative, highly intelligent, well-led and equipped to face this exciting future. If you want to work with a world-class team, on exciting new projects, then apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.</p><p>Raven Software is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.ravensoftware.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ravensoftware, and @RavenSoftware on Twitter.</p><p></p><p><b>Your Mission</b></p><p>As a Senior VFX Artist you will create particle simulations and systems that both mimic real-life phenomena and capture the imagination through fantastic visuals. We’re looking for strong collaborators who bring no ego but plenty of passion.</p><p>Together, we’ll push our tools beyond all reasonable limits, and constantly hunt for better techniques and inspiring reference no matter where it can be found.</p><p>With your creativity and curiosity, and your own blend of technical and artistic skills, you’ll help us create the most stunning AAA visuals and compelling gameplay on the planet.</p><p>In this role you’ll be asked to:</p><ul><li>Work closely with the VFX Lead, Art Directors and others in bringing life to gameplay and cinematics through the addition of flair and visual drama</li><li>Craft compelling moments through the design, creation, and implementation of real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements</li><li>Prototype VFX and materials which effectively develop tone and pacing of gameplay events</li><li>Stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and techniques to help shape our pipelines</li><li>Balance quality with efficiency when working under tight deadlines</li><li>Follow and maintain workflows and technical requirements</li></ul><p>​</p><p><b>Player Profile</b></p><p>Minimum Requirements:</p><ul><li>2+ years of Visual Effects experience for games, or equivalent experience in film/television</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to excel in a collaborative and diverse work environment</li><li>Being a self-motivated team player who proactively seeks feedback and communication</li><li>Ability to quickly learn new software and adapt to proprietary software</li><li>Strong technical problem solving skills</li><li>Relevant 2D and 3D software experience - Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Max, Houdini, Substance Designer</li></ul><p>Extra Points:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in an Art related discipline or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience in a secondary area such as texturing, modeling, scripting, animation, or lighting</li><li>Experience creating VFX shaders</li><li>Experience and comfort in Unreal and/or PopcornFX</li></ul><p><br /><b>Our World</b></p><p>Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including <i>Call of Duty</i>®, <i>World of Warcraft®</i>, <i>Overwatch</i>®, <i>Diablo</i>®, <i>Candy Crush</i>™ and <i>Bubble Witch</i>™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!</p><p>Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!</p><p><i>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.</i></p><p></p><p>Raven Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.</p><p></p>


                <h2>ABOUT SPLASH DAMAGE</h2><p>We believe that games play better with friends. For more than 20 years, we’ve been creating team-based multiplayer experiences that have entertained tens of millions of players all over the world and forged countless new friendships along the way.</p><p>Our studio culture is rooted in our open, friendly, and collaborative environment. Our games are made by people from all over the world, from our entry-level Fresh Talent hires to industry veterans, and we believe that fostering that diverse culture is the best way to build both our games and our studio. We have won numerous awards, including a ‘World-Class’ accreditation by Best Companies and being named one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to work for.</p><p>While our offices are based in Bromley, UK, our people have access to progressive working patterns that give them the flexibility to decide how to do their best work.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>We offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:</p><ul><li>Work your way with access to progressive working patterns including hybrid and fully remote</li><li>Substantial performance-related pay system on top of your basic compensation, along with enhanced pension contributions and our life assurance scheme</li><li>Bespoke VISA and relocation packages for you and your family, with support from our team throughout the whole process</li><li>25 days of holiday and 8 Bank Holidays a year, plus our annual studio closure between Christmas and New Year’s</li><li>Private Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family, along with a 24/7 digital GP service</li><li>Extensive Mental Health support, with Line Manager Mental Health training, a group of Mental Health First-Aiders, and on-site or remote counselling</li><li>Our bespoke Learning and Development course framework to help you grow as an employee, manager, and leader</li><li>Industry-leading fully paid 30 weeks maternity leave &amp; 10 weeks paternity leave</li></ul><h2>THE ROLE</h2><p>We're looking for a talented, experienced Senior VFX Artist to help us build stunning effects for our projects. Applying your mix of technical and artistic skills, you will be involved in pushing the visual quality of our AAA titles while collaborating with Design and Programming to ensure the game is engaging and artistically stunning. You will have a high degree of responsibility for the development tasks, and supporting members of the team.</p><ul><li>Work with the project VFX team to drive the creation and refinement of gameplay and environmental effects</li><li>Effectively communicate and motivate the team, while supporting junior artists in their development and learning</li><li>Collaborate with Art team to accentuate visual fidelity, Designers to enhance immersion and player experience, and Technical Art to maintain performance requirements</li><li>Able to set and maintain effective VFX pipelines, and to advocate best practices for cross-discipline collaboration</li><li>Strive to push our techniques into new territory</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Has worked on at least three commercially released AAA titles as a VFX artist</li><li>Mastery of the fundamentals of VFX including timing, composition, colour and how VFX provide gameplay feedback</li><li>Must have experience authoring real-time VFX and have a good understanding of the technical constraints of Console and PC budgets</li><li>Strong experience with node based material generation workflows</li><li>Current with latest digital art techniques, practices, tools, software, and trends</li><li>Understanding of production constraints and collaboration needs in a fast paced environment</li><li>Must be familiar with Unreal Engine 4’s VFX and Physics tools</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous roles as a Senior, or equivalent experience</li><li>Knowledge in rigid body, pyro, and fluid simulation</li><li>Technical knowledge of 3D asset building and surfacing packages</li><li>Passion for problem solving and experimenting with new boundaries</li><li>Able to take ownership of VFX implementation</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously to meet expectations and deliveries</li><li>Houdini FX knowledge is a plus</li></ul><p>Splash Damage is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our teams create better work when they have a range of perspectives to draw from, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that celebrates diversity.</p>              

<h2><strong>Senior VFX Artist (Remote Optional within the US)</strong></h2><p><em>SUMMARY OF POSITION</em></p><p>Gunfire Games is seeking a Senior Visual Effects Artist for our upcoming titles. The Senior VFX Artist will design, create and implement dynamic and dramatic in-game special effects (explosions, fire, smoke and other environmental effects, special abilities, weapon attacks, etc.) powered by Unreal and Niagara . The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of the creation of stunning in-game visual effects and should exhibit expert creativity, technical and artistic skills. Required to be a self-starter, must be motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Position may be performed remotely although ability to be on-site is preferred.</p><p><em>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</em></p><ul><li><p>Work closely with artists, designers, programmers, and audio staff to ensure that visual effects are of a very high quality and will enhance the overall game experience</p></li><li><p>Use Unreal, 3D Studio Max, and Photoshop/Substance to create and implement special visual effects</p></li><li><p>Utilize particle systems, shaders, blueprints, and mesh effects</p></li><li><p>Create a variety of particle effects and systems, from ambient environmental VFX to character special abilities and cinematic VFX</p></li><li><p>Work with leadership and peers to support the studio’s vision by providing and seeking out feedback, and actively participating in regular team meetings and reviews</p></li></ul><p><em>JOB REQUIREMENTS</em></p><ul><li><p>Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D Studio Max or Maya</p></li><li><p>Ability to iterate and implement quickly without sacrificing quality</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine shader/material development</p></li><li><p>Experience with Niagara</p></li><li><p>5 years of VFX experience in the games industry</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of game production pipeline and 3D game engines</p></li><li><p>Understanding of VFX / PostFX integration and performance impacts</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of other disciplines in relation to 3D art, including modeling, lighting, and rendering</p></li><li><p>Welcomes and provides valuable feedback</p></li><li><p>Ability to adapt and cope with change along with the demands of the project’s production</p></li><li><p>Must be currently eligible to work in the USA</p></li></ul><p>The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the hired applicant may be required to undertake additional tasks as may be reasonably expected to perform.</p><p>To apply, submit your application via email including the information below along with your resume to <strong>jobs@gunfiregames.com</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Name:</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Position applying for:</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Where did you first hear about/see this job listing? (Linkedin, Twitter, ArtStation, our website, etc.):</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Are you authorized to work in the US without sponsorship?:</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Links to portfolio if applicable:</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Any other information you’d like to include or would like us to know about you:</strong></p></li></ol><p>Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.</p><p><em>Work-From-Home</em></p><p><em>Due to personal health and safety preferences, we have currently adopted an optional work-from-home model. Although we cannot wait to have everyone back together in our awesome, recently renovated studio, the safety and comfort of our team are priorities, so we are happy to accommodate for those who do not feel comfortable working outside of the home right now. We will continue to adhere to regulations and assess the safety of a mandatory return to the studio when the time comes.</em></p>

<div><div>We are looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our Battle Studio in Espoo (Helsinki Metropolitan Area), Finland. The studio is small, meaning you’ll be part of the decision making related to the games’ visuals as well as have chances to make big impacts. There are growth opportunities within the studio as well as other studios at Rovio, in Finland and other entities i.e. Sweden, Denmark, Canada. The team is working on prototypes, so for this particular position, we wish to have someone who will help us to find the perfect style and complexity of the VFX we have in our games. </div><div><br /></div><div>As the name already says, Battle Studio is all about strategy and action, making the VFX a big part of the game's visual identity. </div><div><br /></div><div>The whole studio is located in Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland, and works in a hybrid model, meaning to work flexibly with 1-3 days per week onsite.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><ul><li>Take charge of VFX production and VFX visual direction, develop stunning VFX from concepts until in game implementation; working with Production and visual development teams defining pipelines and deliverables</li><li>Deal with outsource partners when necessary, giving them direction and feedback</li><li>We are looking for someone that can create the VFX’s Conceptual Art, and be able to bring it to reality and implement it on Unity</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Who we think will do great in this role has:</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with Photoshop/3DsMax or Maya, Unity</li><li>Creating stunning and highly performant visuals effects for the Strategy genre on Mobile using Unity engine</li><li>Conceptualise, design, and create in game visual effectsHas the ability of creating concepts for the VFXs and also paint textures</li><li>Support the Art lead and the team in the overall VFX vision for the game while taking ownership on environments, gameplay mechanics, and cinematic sequences as assigned</li><li>Previous experience in game development and making game art</li><li>Ability to direct and support outsourcing partner(s) when neededAbility to work independently with minimum supervision and open to feedback from leads and team members</li><li>Proactive about providing art solutions and contributing to game design discussionsBusiness level spoken and written English proficiency and strong communication skills</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Recruitment process:</h3><ul><ul><li>First meeting: You will meet the Art Leads. The aim is for us to know who you are, what your experience has been and what motivates you. This is also an opportunity for you to learn about Rovio, the wider team and the specifics of the role.</li><li>Second round: You will meet the Technical Artist for a technical interview.</li><li>Final round: You will be invited to meet the Game Lead, Producer, and Technical Director. The aim is to get a clear overview of your skills, your ways of working, your ambitions and where we can help each other develop. </li><div><br /></div><div>When you send the application, please attach your portfolio or provide link(s) to it. </div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>#LI-Hybrid</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Rovio’s Battle Studio focuses on creating new casual strategy games. Our goal is to capture the essence of strategy games in an elegant and approachable format, and to make approachable games that have a wide appeal but a focused and deep end game. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are currently working on several prototypes, and we are now looking for new teammates who enjoy the thrill of cracking the difficult problems in order to create something truly new. Creating innovative games is a big challenge, but our teams are up to the task.</div><div> </div><div>Established in 2016, the Battle Studio has a flat hierarchy, a high level of transparency, and open communication. The teams within the studio are always trying to find ways to improve projects, tools, communication and themselves. We try to maintain the atmosphere friendly, respectful and super supportive.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>---</b></div><div>We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to expect when you join us</b></div><div><b>Meet the Rovians</b></div><div><b>About Rovio</b></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div><br /></div><div><b>Company Overview:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>A leader in creating deep and engaging experiences on PC and mobile, Jagex was founded in 2001 and is today one of the UK’s biggest and most respected video game developers and publishers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Famed for its flagship MMOs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, Jagex has welcomed more than 260million player accounts to its world and created a $1bn lifetime franchise revenue. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. </div><div><br /></div><div>Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly-active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jagex is expanding and extending its portfolio with fresh franchise titles, new IP and, in 2018 launched Jagex Partners, delivering third-party publishing and operational services exclusively for the living games of the future. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jagex employs more than 400 people at its Cambridge headquarters and is on the hunt for talented people to work across the business to help the company to achieve yet another year of record growth and player satisfaction.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Project Background:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Jagex has begun exciting new projects that leverage our legendary RuneScape IP in creative ways. We are expanding a project team with expertise in the latest technologies, focused around Unreal Engine 5, to create a highly-skilled, player-focused development group that you could join. A core team based in Cambridge, augmented by members distributed globally, form a friendly, talented bunch keen to invite new members.</div><div><br /></div><div>Apply your passion for creating unforgettable online games and drive technology development to help us fulfil our vision for a deep, community-driven, connected, multi-platform Open World Survival Craft experience, set in the RuneScape universe.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Job Purpose: </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Your role as Senior VFX Artist is to work closely with the art director to design and deliver dramatic and exciting 2D and 3D visual effects that fit the world style, make game-play information clear, and bring the world and actions in it to life.</div><div><br /></div><div>To create and implement benchmark quality VFX meeting the art direction criteria. You set the quality bar and provide artistic, technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to others on how to achieve it.</div><div><br /></div><div>To develop and evolve the VFX style. This includes setting visual and animation rules for VFX and documenting these rules in clear style guides.</div><div><br /></div><div>To collaborate closely with the design lead and animation lead to make combat exciting and rewarding with the VFX clearly signalling what type and level of attack/defense is being used.</div><div><br /></div><div>To collaborate closely with the environment lead to make the game world as full of life and appeal as possible while highlighting key game play features in the environment.</div><div><br /></div><div>To collaborate closely with the technical art and engine teams to ensure the VFX are optimal and efficient and that the tool chain for VFX delivery improves and evolves.</div><div><br /></div><div>At a senior level, it is important to demonstrate an all-round ability to solve problems reliably and autonomously with great organizational, scheduling and mentorship skills. You must show an ability to look more broadly at product development and strategize accordingly within discipline.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, as a senior you are expected to take on a high level of responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of complex tasks on a project.</div></div><div><div><h3>Key Duties: </h3><ul><ul><li>.Consistently deliver VFX to the very highest standards as benchmarked against the wider industry. These are impressive, fantasy style visual effects, that are dynamic and vibrant and communicate essential gameplay information.</li><li>Demonstrate professional knowledge of the art and animation fundamentals that form the foundations of great VFX so that VFX is delivered showing consistently excellent artistic judgements.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to work in different styles including skills at creating stylized, hand painted VFX and sprite animation frames.</li><li>Develop and evolve the VFX style so that it fits the world and makes the game as attractive and exciting as possible.</li><li>Document the VFX style and educate others on it to ensure the VFX style is maintained through all projects within your own and colleagues work via coaching &amp; feedback.</li><li>Supervise the creation of high quality VFX by any junior artists in the team.</li><li>Work closely with our Designers to ensure all game play features are supported and amplified by informative and exciting VFX, this is especially critical for combat.</li><li>Work closely with our Animators to ensure VFX syncs up with our animations and are correctly implemented in our proprietary game engine.</li><li>Work closely with our Technical Artists, and Engine &amp; Tools developers to evolve our VFX technology, tools and pipeline to ensure they are as optimal as possible.</li><li>Work closely with Environment Artists to maximize the mood, appeal and sense of life and movement in all environments in the game.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Essential Skills: </h3><ul><ul><li>Demonstrate strong Communication skills (Keep managers and any dependent team members informed about the progress of work including any potential problems).</li><li>Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, accept and act on constructive feedback.</li><li>Develop, pitch and communicate ideas and concepts in a visual manner.</li><li>Self-organised approach (to naming, filing, backing up and archiving of all work in accordance with company and team policy).</li><li>Ability to identify production issues, seek solutions, source reference and guidance before solving or communicating them as appropriate in a self-sufficient manner.</li><li>Demonstrates skills in basic management tasks including good communication and scheduling of personal tasks and any delegated support structure.</li><li>Will be thorough in their approach to problem solving and able to function independently as and when required.</li><li>Full understanding and experience of the entire game production cycle and associated issues.</li><li>Pro-actively track and follow key industry trends and techniques.</li><li>Experience with Unreal 4.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Desirable Skills: </h3><ul><ul><li>Experience creating shaders for VFX.</li><li>Scripting experience.</li><li>Concept, modelling, animation, or technical art skills.</li><li>Console game experience.</li><li>Experience in the Open World Survival Craft Genre.</li><li>Experience with Unreal 5.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Company Benefits:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-	Flexible Working</div><div>-	Bonus Scheme</div><div>-	Private Health Care </div><div>-	Gym Membership</div><div>-   Monthly Energy Allowance</div><div>-	Generous Pension Contributions</div><div>-	Life Insurance</div><div>-	Free Cycle Repair</div><div>-	Income Protection</div><div>-	Dental Plan</div><div>-	Free Fruit and Drinks</div><div>-	Subsidised Canteen</div><div><br /></div><div>Feel like you fit this role, but don’t meet all the requirements? We strive for fresh perspectives, so as long as you can demonstrate how your attitude and other abilities might make up for any gaps we would welcome your application!</div><div> </div><div>Jagex are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages 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.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our client, a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their new IP (AAA console/PC shooter) is on the lookout for an experienced Senior VFX Artist to create ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive. You will be joining an ambitious team that consistently ships innovative AAA action games.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3><ul><ul><li>Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments</li><li>Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that give the player necessary gameplay feedback</li><li>Working with the lighting department to create atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette</li><li>Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material</li><li>Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the vfx toolset</li><li>Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible</li><li>Using every tool at your disposal to create effects for the game (traditional particles, pixel shaders and vertex shaders for animated materials, baked physics simulations, stock animation, etc.)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS:</h3><ul><ul><li>A critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real world objects and visual effects</li><li>Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating vfx animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)</li><li>An understanding of the constraints of real-time vfx is critical</li><li>Experience creating pixel and vertex shaders</li><li>Ability to create all source art needed for vfx (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)</li><li>Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further</li><li>Ability to collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Programmers to work through artistic and technical challenges</li><li>Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques</li><li>High work ethic and self motivated</li><li>Language English and/or Polish language skills (everyone in the studio speaks English, but Polish language skills are a plus)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE:</h3><ul><ul><li>Few years' of experience working in a similar role with at least one shipped title</li><li>Experience working with Unreal Engine is a plus</li><li>HLSL shader creation experience is a plus</li><li>Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience is a plus</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WHAT THEY OFFER:</h3><ul><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance–based bonuses</li><li>Personal development opportunities and possibility to work in a multicultural environment</li><li>Private health care including dental treatment &amp; MultiSport card</li><li>Business trips and integration events</li><li>Comprehensive assistance in relocation</li><li>Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages in the office</li><li>Free library with a wide range of games and books</li><li>In-company English and Polish language lessons classes</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

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