Senior VFX Artist

Bad Robot Games is looking for a talented Senior VFX artist to help create stunning VFX for a new, unannounced IP. The ideal candidate is self-driven, and has a strong mix of artistic and technical skills, and loves innovating and creating memorable player experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates, designs, and implements particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
• Placing of VFX across all areas of the game, including environmental VFX, gameplay VFX, and cinematics.
• Creates complex 3D models, UV mapping, shaders, and simple animations when necessary. 
• Fixes VFX-related bugs, including performance and budget issues. 
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that VFX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.
• Works with Art Director and Lead VFX artist to help create and maintain VFX direction for the game.
• Evaluates and experiments with techniques to improve pipelines, tools, and workflows 
• Prototypes effects concepts for gameplay as well as problem solves technical and artistic challenges collaboratively, assisting production across a variety of disciplines.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Shipped at least two real-time game project, preferably at a AAA quality and complexity
• A strong understanding of Unreal 5’s Niagara, Material Editor and Blueprints
• In-depth knowledge of technology, terminology, and techniques of game art development, including an awareness of design and performance considerations
• Has the ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks
• Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya
• All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc.

BONUSES

• Has experience setting up destruction pipelines in Unreal 5 or other packages
• Displays a proven track record of dependability, consistency, and high-quality work. 
• A forward thinking attitude, where you are always looking at the next great processes and tech to improve your craft

Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000