Lead VFX Artist

Job Description

Come join UNSEEN as a Lead VFX Artist!

You will join our team to create a brand new IP, full of expressive visual effects that captivate the imagination of players and audiences around the world.

The ideal candidate for this position is dedicated to each aspect of development, from ideation to the visualization, creation, and implementation of real-time visual effects. If you want an opportunity to work on the development of graphic animation as a core team member for a new IP, look no further.

We are looking for a Lead VFX Artist who pushes the boundaries of expression with exceptional artistry and all-around talent to create stylized visual effects that go beyond realism.

Responsibilities

• Visualize, create and implement real-time visual effects
• Create effects that work optimally on the target platform
• Participate in the project’s effects planning phase
• Collaborate with the Technical team to build the effects production pipeline
• Collaborate with other development teams to create groundbreaking effects
• Provide artistic and technical feedback
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with teams from other departments
• Manage effects related assets

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in game development
• Shipped a AAA title as a Lead VFX Artist
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple departments, as well as mentor other artists
• Strong artistic eye for weight, realism, and energy, and a deep understanding of particle motion, timing, and scale
• Professional experience with Houdini tools, particles, and simulation
• Experience with animating destruction sequences of props/structures
• Professional experience with Maya including modeling, animation, and rigging
• A strong proactive and collaborative personality, eager to contribute unique ideas to the project
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• English speaking and writing skills (Japanese is a plus)
• Additional duties may be assigned

Pluses+

• Experience with Unreal Engine or other engines
• Development experience of effects and textures in a variety of styles

About the Company

We are a borderless and mysterious game development studio created by artists, founded by Ikumi Nakamura. We work without being seen.