Visual Effects Director
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We are looking for a Visual Effects Director to join our team. As we move on to new projects, the studio is seeking a skilled professional to help craft high-caliber games for our fans.
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The Visual Effects team's mission is to create impressive spells and memorable environment effects that make the game world feel alive and fantastical.
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Responsibilities:
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- Develop the look and feel of visual effects that fit project guidelines.
- Present concepts and ideas to the creative director and other departments, interpreting feedback and making recommendations where appropriate.
- Communicate with art directors, designers, animation directors, and producers.
- Provide direction and generate conceptual and creative ideas for the Visual Effects team, balancing visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity that communicates essential game information.
- Understand ongoing and upcoming needs of the Visual Effects department.
- Anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements.
- Stay up-to-date and aware of current trends in the game industry.
- Identify and set up best practices of Visual Effects workflow.
- Supervise and inspire Visual Effects artists to produce outstanding work.
- Optimize Visual Effects for better performance without sacrificing quality of end product.
- Guide R&D to experiment with new industry technology and trends to improve project visual quality and efficiency.
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Requirements:
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- Professional experience in Visual Effects in the game industry.
- Have successfully shipped AAA titles.
- Experience in building and leading a Visual Effects team.
- Excellent knowledge of techniques (particle effects, modeling, textures, shaders) and tools (Houdini, Maya, Substance Designer, UE4, Unity) necessary to the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects.
- Ability to mentor staff.
- Passion and ability to work as a positive, collaborative, enthusiastic, ambitious, and contributing team member with a real desire to work with the team to find solutions.
- Excellent presentation skills to inspire the Visual Effects team and present goals and creative vision.
- Adaptability to various aesthetic and animation styles.
- Experience mitigating and resolving risks.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
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What We Offer:
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- An international team of over 450 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each maintaining a small-studio feel.
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields.
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees.
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Nice to Have:
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- Familiarity with our games and culture.
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