FX Artist
Insomniac Games
(Burbank, California)Insomniac Games is an independent video games developer that created the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises. It has two studios: One in Burbank, California and the other in the Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina.Founded in 1994, Insomniac Games is based in Burbank, California.
Well, Insomniac Games is searching for an FX wizard. We are looking for a talented artist to create FX to work and assist in gameplay, environment, and the cinematics of our game. If you are interested- keep reading!
- Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements
- Place effects throughout levels and cinematics
- Paint particle and decal textures
- Create simulations for gameplay elements
- Create FX shaders with node-based shader networks
- Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.)
- Create simple geometry and assign UV’s.
- Optimize FX for framerate and memory.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.
- Orchestrates complex FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene.
- Prototype effect concepts for gameplay and engine
- Help guide further development of internal effects editing tools
- Other duties may be assigned
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in Maya, competent working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping.
- Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures.
- Proficient with node-based shader networks.
- Knowledge of other visual effects software a plus.
Other Skills:
Good people skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials. Ability to work independently. Proficient Animation and timing skills. Solid traditional arts background a plus.
Additional Notes on Compensation
100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, and Flex-Spending accounts 401(k) with up to a 4% match Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability and AD&D coverage
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