Job Description
Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a REAL TIME VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS4 and Xbox One. The focus and majority of time will be spent creating, implementing and optimizing particle visual effects. Examples include fire, smoke, explosion trails and sparkle bursts. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to deliver compelling special effects for an original IP. You will work with the Art Director and the Lead Artist to create visually stunning effects utilizing the Avalanche engine. This is a huge opportunity for a driven effect artist to be able to help manage, research and evolve the Avalanche effects pipeline and expertise to create amazing visual effects. Avalanche Studios is developing for next gen platforms.
Required qualifications
- 3+ years minimum experience in the game industry on a AAA game.
- Expert in creating high-quality particle effects and textures
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality effects reel and high resolution effect textures
- The ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it and subsequently re-create it in a real-time game engine is essential
- Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
- High proficiency in technical problem solving
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects and 3D Studio Max
Desired qualifications
- Experience working with and knowledge of PS4 and Xbox One hardware
- Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
- Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya
- Experience in creating real time shaders and post effects
Required experience:
- AAA Game Development: 3 years
- Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects or 3D Studio Max: 1 year
- C++: 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
- New York City, NY
Skills Required
- 3+ years minimum experience in the game industry on a AAA game
- Expert in creating high-quality particle effects and textures
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality effects reel and high resolution effect textures
- Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
- High proficiency in technical problem solving
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects and 3D Studio Max
- Experience with PS4 and Xbox One hardware
- Experience creating real time effects through proprietary engines
- Experience in writing scripts/plugins in MEL, C/C++ for Maya
- Experience in creating real time shaders and post effects
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Flexible Benefits — HSA/FSA options and multiple plan types indicate some choice in how to manage healthcare spending. Feedback suggests employees can tailor pre-tax spending to needs, even if overall plan richness varies.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and some accounts reference an employer match. This provides a baseline retirement vehicle for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO bundles holidays, sick, personal, and vacation time under a single policy. Feedback suggests breadth exists on paper, though specific accruals depend on role.
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