VFX Artist - Diablo IV | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

$62,005 - $114,691/Yr

Canteen Vending - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Irvine, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The VFX Artist for Diablo IV will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual experience of the game by creating stunning visual effects that align with the game's artistic direction. This mid-level position requires a strong foundation in VFX practices and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. The artist will be responsible for developing player and creature abilities, environmental effects, and more, contributing to all stages of VFX development from research and development to final asset delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create player abilities, creature abilities, environmental FX, and more in the Diablo IV VFX style.
• Contribute to all stages of VFX development, from early R&D to final assets.
• Work with production to ensure quality FX are delivered according to a schedule.
• Guide and mentor junior artists on the team.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary departments to tackle problems and improve the visual and gameplay experience.

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated ability working as a VFX Artist in game development.
• Portfolio demonstrating a grasp of the principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, lighting, shading, and other facets of animation.
• Expert understanding of next-generation asset creation pipelines, tools, and real-time game development needs.
• Solid understanding and passion for gameplay.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Houdini and Rigid/Soft Bodies.
• Animation and rigging experience.
• Experience creating shaders.
• 3D Sculpting experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings account or health reimbursement account
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Dependent care spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid sick time
• Floating holidays
• Compassion and bereavement leaves
• Parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• Fitness programs
• Free and discounted games
• Supplemental life & disability insurance
• Legal service
• ID protection
• Rental insurance
• Relocation assistance if required.