VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST
SUMMARY
Grove Street Games is seeking a full-time, experienced effects artist to join our team where you will focus on creating realistic and awesome looking visual effects for an unannounced UE5 game. We are looking for a motivated, well-organized person who can work well on individual and team-oriented tasks with a passion for making a visual splash. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate a strong artistic ability to bring concepts and designs to life in a real time game environment. You will work closely with programmers and artists looking to achieve certain effect feedback and a certain look, in a VFX heavy AAA title.
When you join Grove Street Games you can gain experience on a wide range of game development projects. We foster a work environment that allows our employees to thrive, not just on their career paths but also on their personal journeys. We take a lot of pride in creating a foundation our employees can utilize to not only get ahead in their dreams but also create lasting games that millions of players will be able to enjoy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce quality VFX art from concept to final implementation in Unreal Engine.
- Effectively collaborate with designers and art director to maintain consistent look and quality
- Quickly learn and adapt to new tools and pipelines
- Optimize effects to run smoothly in real time use but maintain visual quality
- Participate and contribute creatively in team discussions, critiques, and game development ideas
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years working in Unreal Engine
- Proficiency in Niagara and UE Blueprints
- Ability to create textures and materials to accompany effects
- Experience with post process effects and materials
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and own your work and work well with teammates
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Detail-oriented & extremely well-organized
- Relocation to Gainesville, FL – this job is not remote
GOOD TO HAVE
- Strong understanding of shaders
- Houdini experience
- Portfolio with high quality work
- Creative problem-solving skills
BENEFITS
- Flexible bank for time off (vacation, sick, personal)
- Comprehensive health package for full time employees.
- Flexible work day built around our core hours of 10:30am – 4:30pm
- Moving assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Royalties (with tenure)
- Yearly bonuses
- Career development assistance
If all of this sounds like something you want to be a part of, joining a cohesive team that likes to have fun while being professionals, then let us know.
To Apply Email jobs@grovestreetgames.com
Please include your resume and portfolio when applying.