Outsourcing Character Artist | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

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Requirements:

• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Unreal Niagara/Blueprint, Substance Designer, Maya, 3ds Max, Embergen and/or Houdini.
• Autodesk Flow Production Tracking and Confluence are required.
• Attention to detail and clear organizational skills.
• A mind for problem-solving large-scale asset management, pipeline inefficiencies and comprehensive processes on a technical level.
• Solid grasp of game feel, design affordances and visual shape/color language.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Natural curiosity for the bigger picture, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Continuous drive for artistic growth by being up to date with the latest trends and techniques in real-time visual effects and game development pipelines.
• Value for an inclusive and empathetic work culture.
• Live service project experience preferred, but shipping experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and implement high-quality AAA VFX to support gameplay-driven VFX cosmetics for characters and items.
• Establish visual direction and technical guidelines/constraints with directors and the VFX team.
• Analyse and provide feedback to improve the artistic quality/technical performance of outsourced VFX assets.
• Provide feedback and guide other VFX artists from outsourcing teams in executing VFX through our cosmetics to ensure consistency with the project's art direction, visual style and tone of the game.
• Train and unblock outsourcing partners, provide best practices/samples, and support production schedules.
• Generate answers quickly to resolve ambiguity, and champion for best sustainable practices.