🏢 Company: Betterdemon
🇺🇸 Location: United States
🌎 Work Model: Remote
Our Mission
Join our team of talented developers and industry veterans in the development of an exciting new fantasy/sci-fi IP and genre defying game, featuring a blend of fast paced multiplayer action/combat, familiar MMORPG mechanics and rich RPG elements. We’re pushing the boundaries of competitive play paradigms to create a more accessible yet deeper arena fighter (think Elden Ring meets WoW Arena). Our broader mission is to create immersive experiences that expand genre conventions and redefine player engagement while having fun, enjoying work/life balance and sharing the spoils of our success.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Lead VFX Artist to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the visual effects of our game. As the Lead VFX Artist, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing a wide range of visual effects tasks, contributing to the creation of immersive and visually stunning game environments.
Responsibilities
Mentor or lead and manage the VFX team, providing direction, guidance, and feedback.Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other leads, directors and team members to ensure consistent and high-quality visual effects.Create and implement a wide variety of VFX assets primarily for spell casting, including magical explosions, fire, smoke, and other mystical effects.Work with shaders and materials to achieve the desired visual effects.Optimize VFX assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity.Contribute to the development of visual style guides and ensure VFX adhere to them.Participate in the creative process, providing ideas and solutions to artistic challenges.Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in VFX techniques.
Requirements
Extensive experience in VFX production for games, including particle systems, fluid simulations, and dynamic effects.Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g. Houdini, Embergen or equivalent).Strong understanding of PBR workflows and material creation.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Solid understanding of game development pipelines and workflows.Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of VFX skills and styles.
Bonus Qualifications
Solid understanding of Unreal Engine 5.Passion for games, game development and fantasy/sci-fi genres.Previous experience in VFX and/or artistic leadership roles.Knowledge of technical art techniques for optimizing VFX assets.Previous experience working on large-scale projects.
Application Process
Interested candidates, please send inquiries to our email for prompt consideration.
Note
This is initially an unpaid position as we work towards securing investment/funding and/or publishing partners. The plan is for this to become a long-term, paid position, once we are sufficiently funded, with an opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience.