Emmakittlety
04-26-2005, 10:22 AM
:thumbsup: My client are looking to deliver the first next-generation version of a critically acclaimed and commercially successful FPS franchise for release early next year. They are looking to recruit a Senior Effects Artist to help bring this vision to effect!
Key Responsibilities
· Regardless of the level, a Senior Effects Artist is expected to investigate new pre-production techniques and author next-generation special effects using proven pipelines
· Candidates in this role should be pro-active problem solvers who demonstrate a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
· Candidates should be from either an Art/Design Games background or Feature Film background; however they must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both "art and technical" disciplines.
· Must be willing to work under and take creative direction from an Art Director, CG supervisor & Lead Artist
· If coming from outside the game industry, will be expected to learn/understand how game-play and architecture issues can affect content creation and successfully develop workflows to compensate for such limitations on artistic content
Experience
· Above with at least 3-5 years cinematic/games production experience, 1–2 years creating realistic effects preferred
· Work in production team in various stages of modelling, texturing and lighting at very proficient level
· Communicate technical concepts
· Good aptitude for problem solving CG issue. Demonstrates an ability to think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations, investigate and advise.
· Excellent organization & communication skills
Understanding
· Advanced knowledge of:
Particle systems, post-processing, 2 or more 3D/2D packages
· Intermediate knowledge of:
Compression, computer/game hardware, character skeletons, image manipulation tools, command line systems, shader systems
· Basic knowledge of the following Real Time systems:
Rendering, dynamics
· Ability to visually communicate ideas effectively through use of non-computer mediums
· Strong understanding of good asset management practices.
Responsibilities
· Implementing next-gen quality solutions to visual effects production problems in the CG pipelines and subsequent authoring of the primary game effects assets
· Works with CG/Lead Art/Technical staff to ensure that CG assets are easily integrated into the game engine without sacrificing artistic integrity of assets
· Writes basic to intermediate level scripts and expressions within a CG package (i.e. Mel) to improve efficiency of various artist tasks
· Liaises with appropriate parties to ensure that his/her team is aware of other proprietary tools and that his/her team always has up to date versions
· Debugs skeletons, models, shaders
· Effectively uses AlienBrain asset management
Capabilities
Teamwork
· Shares time, resources and ideas and seeks input, ideas and feedback form others
· Cooperates, collaborates, and works toward common goal with others
Customer Focus
· Establishes partner relationships with customers; regarded as visible accessible and reliable by customers
· Regularly monitors customer satisfaction
Resourcefulness
· Finds ways to overcome barriers
· Recognises where to go to get things done and builds informal network of information sources and influence
Creativity
· Uses imaginative and innovative approaches to solve problems
Collaborative communication
· Communicates in clear and concise manner, written and verbal
Professional
· Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
· Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally
Ownership
· Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes
· Sees projects through despite obstacles and difficult circumstances
Adaptability
· Deals with ambiguity by asking questions or championing solutions
· Adjusts quickly to changing priorities
Salary: negotiable doe + bens
Location: UK (SouthEast)
Job Type: Full time & inhouse (this role is unfortunately not suitable for freelancers/outsourcing companies)
Start Date: ASAP
This vacancy is being handled by OPM Response - we are a recruitment agency working exclusively in the video games industry field. If you are interested in being considered for this vacancy please email a copy of your uptodate CV/Resume to emma@opmjobs.com Demo work must also be supplied upon submission - please ensure this comes through in zipped jpeg format (no larger than 4mb) or as a URL.
Key Responsibilities
· Regardless of the level, a Senior Effects Artist is expected to investigate new pre-production techniques and author next-generation special effects using proven pipelines
· Candidates in this role should be pro-active problem solvers who demonstrate a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
· Candidates should be from either an Art/Design Games background or Feature Film background; however they must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both "art and technical" disciplines.
· Must be willing to work under and take creative direction from an Art Director, CG supervisor & Lead Artist
· If coming from outside the game industry, will be expected to learn/understand how game-play and architecture issues can affect content creation and successfully develop workflows to compensate for such limitations on artistic content
Experience
· Above with at least 3-5 years cinematic/games production experience, 1–2 years creating realistic effects preferred
· Work in production team in various stages of modelling, texturing and lighting at very proficient level
· Communicate technical concepts
· Good aptitude for problem solving CG issue. Demonstrates an ability to think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations, investigate and advise.
· Excellent organization & communication skills
Understanding
· Advanced knowledge of:
Particle systems, post-processing, 2 or more 3D/2D packages
· Intermediate knowledge of:
Compression, computer/game hardware, character skeletons, image manipulation tools, command line systems, shader systems
· Basic knowledge of the following Real Time systems:
Rendering, dynamics
· Ability to visually communicate ideas effectively through use of non-computer mediums
· Strong understanding of good asset management practices.
Responsibilities
· Implementing next-gen quality solutions to visual effects production problems in the CG pipelines and subsequent authoring of the primary game effects assets
· Works with CG/Lead Art/Technical staff to ensure that CG assets are easily integrated into the game engine without sacrificing artistic integrity of assets
· Writes basic to intermediate level scripts and expressions within a CG package (i.e. Mel) to improve efficiency of various artist tasks
· Liaises with appropriate parties to ensure that his/her team is aware of other proprietary tools and that his/her team always has up to date versions
· Debugs skeletons, models, shaders
· Effectively uses AlienBrain asset management
Capabilities
Teamwork
· Shares time, resources and ideas and seeks input, ideas and feedback form others
· Cooperates, collaborates, and works toward common goal with others
Customer Focus
· Establishes partner relationships with customers; regarded as visible accessible and reliable by customers
· Regularly monitors customer satisfaction
Resourcefulness
· Finds ways to overcome barriers
· Recognises where to go to get things done and builds informal network of information sources and influence
Creativity
· Uses imaginative and innovative approaches to solve problems
Collaborative communication
· Communicates in clear and concise manner, written and verbal
Professional
· Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
· Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally
Ownership
· Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes
· Sees projects through despite obstacles and difficult circumstances
Adaptability
· Deals with ambiguity by asking questions or championing solutions
· Adjusts quickly to changing priorities
Salary: negotiable doe + bens
Location: UK (SouthEast)
Job Type: Full time & inhouse (this role is unfortunately not suitable for freelancers/outsourcing companies)
Start Date: ASAP
This vacancy is being handled by OPM Response - we are a recruitment agency working exclusively in the video games industry field. If you are interested in being considered for this vacancy please email a copy of your uptodate CV/Resume to emma@opmjobs.com Demo work must also be supplied upon submission - please ensure this comes through in zipped jpeg format (no larger than 4mb) or as a URL.