VFX Artist

Company Description

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company. 

Job Description

The VFX Artist will be responsible for creation, implementation, and systems spec for all effects components in the game. They will need to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and the other art disciplines to develop outstanding visual effects.

Qualifications

• Create visual effects and assets for games. Optimize them for the mobile platforms;
• Technical setup and integration of VFX in a game engine;
• Working closely with Designers and Engineers to create handcrafted in-game visual effects to be used for real-time game assets and environments;
• Ownership and interaction with programmers and technical art to develop, enhance, and maintain VFX systems;
• Serve as an active participant in team art discussions.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in creating high-quality VFX for games or interactive experiences, with a focus on Unity projects;
• Proficiency in Unity and a solid understanding of its particle systems, shaders, and rendering pipeline;
• In-depth understanding of current computer graphics capabilities and limitations;
• A sense of color, shape, composition and dynamics;
• Proficient with particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders etc;
• Solving technical issues that arise with new tools or game performance;
• Able to paint special FX textures from scratch matching an established style;
• Professional game development experience with casual games is a plus!

Benefits:

• Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies;
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.

What Gameloft offers:

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days;
• Medical insurance, psychologist;
• Parental leave;
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications;
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
• Technical support and equipment.

Additional Information

In order to consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your portfolio will convey technical mastery and a natural eye for artistic creativity and design. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.