Visual Effects Director
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Visual Effects Director. We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects for our games.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement visual effects strategies that align with project goals and stylistic guidelines.
* Presentation of concepts and ideas to creative director and other departments, interpreting feedback and making recommendations where appropriate.
* Communication with art directors, designers, animation director, and producers.
* Provide direction and generate conceptual and creative ideas for the VFX team.
* Balance visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity that communicate essential game information.
* Understand ongoing and upcoming needs of the VFX department.
* Anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements.
* Stay up-to-date and be aware of current trends of the game industry.
* Identify and set up best practices of VFX workflow.
* Supervise and inspire VFX artists to produce outstanding work.
* Optimization of VFX for better performance without sacrificing quality of end product.
* Guide R&D to experiment with new industry technology and trends to improve the projects' visual quality and efficiency.
Requirements:
* Professional experience in the game industry.
* Successful shipping of AAA titles.
* Experience in building and leading VFX teams.
* 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 VFX team and to 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.
What We Offer:
* An international team of passionate professionals working together to create amazing games.
* A collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
* A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields.
* Opportunities to learn and grow with a dynamic company.
* A commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.
About Our Team:
We are a talented group of professionals dedicated to creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. We value collaboration, creativity, and innovation, and we're always looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.