VFX Artist

Summary

Join Gameloft, a leading mobile game developer and publisher, as a VFX Artist. You will be a key member of the art team, collaborating with art directors and leads to create stunning visual special effects for mobile games. Using our proprietary engine, you will work with the technical department to enhance our VFX toolset and adapt effects for various mobile platforms. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, ranging from stylized to photorealistic VFX. This role requires expertise in real-time VFX and game engines, along with a collaborative spirit and a passion for pushing the boundaries of mobile game visuals. Gameloft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a permanent contract, vacation days, health insurance, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of visual effects techniques for creating realtime VFX in a 3D game engine
• Knowledge of industry standard game engines (Unreal, Unity, UDK, Cryengine)
• Knowledge of game development
• Taking initiative and making creative inputs
• Ability to positively accept and apply feedback
• Willingness to work with in-house tools and advance the development of our proprietary game engine
• Adaptability and willingness to apply yourself to different styles of VFX

Responsibilities

• Develop effects from R&D to final implementation in game
• Maintain a consistent art style working closely with your lead artist and art director
• Collaborate with design team to prototype and implement visual feedback for gameplay mechanics
• Coordinate with art and animation teams highlighting and expanding key visual elements in game levels or character animations
• Ensure that resulting effect is optimised for mobile development
• Scripting of game engine events, VFX and post processing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating particle systems and VFX in 3D packages (Maya, Blender, Houdini or 3DSMax)
• Experience with VFX techniques and plugins for 3D software packages (Rayfire, Krakatoa, FumeFX, Afterburn, Maya Fluids)
• Expertise in GLSL or HLSL would be beneficial
• Previous experience in mobile game development would be a plus
• Some experience with animation will also be a plus

Benefits

• Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits
• 25 vacation days per year
• Private medical health insurance
• Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card
• Flexible work from home hybrid model
• Free language courses
• Birthday day off!
• 1 month of remote work
• Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package
• Career-development opportunities
• Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona)
• ... and Thursday afterwork beers!