VFX artist

Climax Studios

VFX artist

Salary Not Specified

Climax Studios, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 27 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 85ea063bb0fb4af2b080cdbc82713923

Full Job Description

  • Create and implement realistic VFX animations into Unreal 4/ 5
  • Create realistic particle simulations and implement into Unreal 4/ 5
  • Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints
  • Work closely with our VFX programmers
  • Critique and iterate in a group
  • Follow and recreate established art styles
  • Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

    We are looking for an experienced VFX artist with the ability to integrate and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences via realistic, cool animations, particle simulations and spot effects.
  • Proven experience in Unreal 4/ 5, technical expertise with Maya are certainly of benefit.,
  • 2/3 years industry experience
  • Some experience creating realistic style particle simulations
  • Creative and self motivated
  • Strong and versatile VFX skills
  • Experience in Unreal 4/ 5
  • Experience using Maya
  • HoudiniFX knowledge
  • Extremely quality oriented
  • Experience with material shaders
  • Blueprint experience
  • Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
  • An artistic education to at least graduate level
  • Strong folio including examples of realistic VFX
  • Beneficial
  • Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid game play prototyping
  • Console development experience
  • Lighting skill
  • Houdini knowledge

    Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. We have in studio and remote options available.

    Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers
  • Perks
  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.