Stardock Corporation
Senior VFX Artist
Stardock Corporation, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170
Stardock is currently seeking an experienced full-time, Senior VFX Artist, to collaborate with our existing team on assets for an upcoming game title. The ideal candidate will be skillful in creating a variety of magical and environmental effects and have a strong artistic eye. Furthermore, the artist should be comfortable with a technical pipeline and interested in researching new technology for the project. This is a salaried, full-time position reporting to our Plymouth, Michigan studio. This position is open to remote and hybrid applicants.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Produce highly detailed particle and volumetric effects according to art direction, design specs and technical requirements.Create magical attacks, environmental and weather effects using Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints and Niagara.Collaborate cross discipline to continually ensure project visuals and improve upon our custom workflows and technology.Set up quality specs for asset creation and establish art pipelines and documentation in collaboration with the Art Lead, the Lead Animator, and the Art Director.Mentor entry-level and mid-level Artists when needed.Education and/or Experience Desired:
5+ Years professional experience making assets for games as displayed in a visual portfolio.Experience with Unreal 5, including Blueprints and Niagara.Strong grasp of color, form, composition and motion.Experience creating effects for real-time games.Experience with character and animation driven effects.Well-developed communication, teamwork and collaboration skills.Bonuses:
Traditional drawing skills.Degree or certification in 3D art, digital art, or related discipline.Experience with 3D modeling.Experience creating scripts.Experience working with remote team members.Experience working on a strategy game.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Produce highly detailed particle and volumetric effects according to art direction, design specs and technical requirements.Create magical attacks, environmental and weather effects using Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints and Niagara.Collaborate cross discipline to continually ensure project visuals and improve upon our custom workflows and technology.Set up quality specs for asset creation and establish art pipelines and documentation in collaboration with the Art Lead, the Lead Animator, and the Art Director.Mentor entry-level and mid-level Artists when needed.Education and/or Experience Desired:
5+ Years professional experience making assets for games as displayed in a visual portfolio.Experience with Unreal 5, including Blueprints and Niagara.Strong grasp of color, form, composition and motion.Experience creating effects for real-time games.Experience with character and animation driven effects.Well-developed communication, teamwork and collaboration skills.Bonuses:
Traditional drawing skills.Degree or certification in 3D art, digital art, or related discipline.Experience with 3D modeling.Experience creating scripts.Experience working with remote team members.Experience working on a strategy game.