Founded by Bad Robot (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars, Star Trek), we at Bad Robot Games are on a mission to continually reinvent how stories are played.
We are a remote-first games company represented by a diverse team, which empowers us to make the kinds of games in which all players can see themselves. Working closely with our colleagues at Bad Robot Productions, our projects unite our extensive network of games, TV, and film industry talent to create original IPs, expansive worlds and tell new stories across all media platforms which are as fun to watch as they are to play.
Bad Robot Games is looking for an experienced and talented Lead VFX artist to drive the creation of stunning VFX for a new, unannounced IP. The ideal candidate has a great eye for real-time game VFX and team-leading skills such as mentoring, work planning, and providing feedback and direction. This candidate would have a strong mix of artistic and technical skills and loves innovating and creating memorable player experiences.
This role requires a portfolio submission demonstrating real-time game vfx.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates, designs, and implements particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
- Creates complex 3D models, UV mapping, shaders, and simple animations when necessary.
- Places VFX across all areas of the game, including environmental VFX, gameplay VFX, and cinematics all while collaborating to ensure that VFX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.
- Fixes VFX-related bugs, and ensures that VFX assets are performant and optimized.
- Works with the Art Director and other creative leads to drive and maintain VFX direction for the game.
- Evaluates and experiments with techniques to improve pipelines, tools, and workflows.
- Prototypes effect concepts for gameplay as well as problem solves technical and artistic challenges collaboratively, assisting production across a variety of disciplines.
- Coaches, manages, and mentors VFX team members and drives tasks toward sprint and milestone deliverables.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Shipped at least 2 real-time game projects in Unreal at AAA quality and complexity.
- Has a keen eye for realism.
- Has a strong understanding of Unreal 5’s Niagara, Material Editor and Blueprints and a mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects, and Maya.
- In-depth knowledge of technology, terminology, and techniques of game art development, including an awareness of design and performance considerations.
- Is highly collaborative within and beyond the art team, and is able to identify gaps in communication and process.
- Has experience managing VFX artists and being accountable for their growth, communicating feedback, addressing performance, and advocating for their success.
- All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc.
BONUSES
- Has experience with extended VFX systems, such as destruction, simulation, dynamics, and et cetera.
- Displays a proven track record of dependability, consistency, and high-quality work.
- A forward thinking attitude, where you are always looking at the next great processes and tech to improve your craft.
Annual Salary Range: $168,500 - $172,500
Our ranges are based on California market rate regardless of work location in the US.
Find out more about our benefits and team on our careers page!
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Bad Robot Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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What We Do
As the gaming arm of Bad Robot Productions (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars), Bad Robot Games is passionate about telling stories and building worlds that can only be experienced through games. Our goal is to create gaming destinations across all platforms that are as fun to watch as they are to play. Through our two development teams (an in-house studio, and a creative co-development team who collaborates with external partners), Bad Robot Games drives a diverse slate which includes AAA and iii titles, as well as a mix of original projects and established IP.
All our projects unite our games industry veterans, our film and TV colleagues, and our larger network of talent (writers, composers, sound designers, concept artists, and more), which uniquely allows us to blend artists, areas of expertise, and perspectives across industries to create truly innovative games. And because of this constant collaboration, we’re able to bring a novel, fully-integrated approach to cross-medium world building.
We believe every project should feel like you’re making something special—and that you’re making it with a family. Any act of creation is a leap of faith. The fun comes from believing that it just might work.
Bad Robot Games is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and compensation packages to all our full-time hires--which includes comprehensive benefits, and amazing opportunities both in and outside the office. For more information on current career opportunities with Bad Robot Games, email [email protected].
