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  • ID
    #4413497
  • Job type
    Temporary
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Operating Company ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC
  • Date
    2020-06-22
  • Deadline
    2020-08-21

Jr VFX Artist

Wisconsin, Middleton 00000 Middleton USA
 
Temporary

Vacancy expired!

As a Junior VFX Artist you will join our high-caliber VFX team as we continue to develop the best game experiences in the industry. In this entry level position, you will work alongside and train with experienced Raven VFX artists as you focus on the aesthetic and technical implementation of in-game VFX content for our high-profile titles. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills, help the team, improve your portfolio, and see your work on the market. This is an 18 month temporary position.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Create, edit, and optimize realistic visuals effects for the FPS genre using proprietary real time particle systems.
  • Quickly learn and adapt to new tools, processes, and pipelines

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with the development team to create FX for stunning environments and compelling moments.

  • Identify and report technical issues

  • Work with your team lead to meet training and coaching expectations and assignments

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proven skills and the fundamental understanding for developing realistic high-quality visual effects using real time particle editors for console hardware (Xbox, PS, PC.)

  • Proven knowledge of Art skills (e.g. knowledge of composition, color, 3d modeling and painting).

  • Friendly, helpful, and collaborative in a team-based environment; self-motivated, results-oriented self-starter with a strong artistic vision

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media

  • Open to feedback, creative problem solver, and presents a compelling vision

  • Strong understanding of FPS gameplay and knowledge of the best-in-class games in the genre.

Extra Points:

  • Photoshop and Maya familiarity & competency

  • Background in modeling, animation, and/or traditional art.

  • Experience with After Effects.

  • Secondary education, Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent.

  • Ability to assist with other art tasks, including light 2d, 3d, or concept tasks.

  • Basic awareness of game engine budgets, limits, and memory constraints

Our World

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 Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

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!

The video game 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.

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.

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