Senior VFX Artist

Job Description

Crytek is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the Crysis 4 (Working Title) team. 

*Sample pictures or portfolio link, which shows sample work are necessary.*

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow style guides to guarantee the consistency of the game
• Provide and accept direction
• Creation of real-time particle systems in CRYENGINE including textures and materials
• Explore new technologies on the given platforms to achieve best possible results
• Work within inter-disciplinary teams of artists, level designers and programmers
• Implementation and optimization of shader based effects 
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally
• Supervise and mentor junior artists on the team
• Work together with our Research and Development department to improve workflows
• Write documentation.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years experience in game development
• Last and/or current gen console experience
• Expert understanding of current game FX processes, limitations and dependencies  
• Strong knowledge of 3ds Max / Maya or Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer 
• Strong knowledge of common real-time game engines
• Established interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback
• The ability to manage and supervise mid-level and junior artists and willingness to carry out mentorship tasks
• Good English communication and writing skills  
• Positive, problem-solving and team-oriented attitude
• Be proactive and self-motivated, work without direct supervision
• Ability to complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard

A portfolio or reel that demonstrates the following:  

• Real-time particle FX including a technical breakdown 
• Strong technical skills (textures / materials / baking / scripting / shaders)
• Strong artistic skills (shapes / colors / proportions / timing / lighting and movement)
• Keen eye for details and realism

Pluses

• Experience with CRYENGINE; 
• Experience with Houdini;
• Experience with EmberGen;
• Ability to write HLSL.