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Senior VFX Artist, Echtra

Echtra Games is looking for a VFX Artist to join our growing team for a new cross platform ARPG project. The VFX Artist will need to be skilled in basic modeling, UV mapping, and texture & shader creation to cover a wide range of game content – from player skills to UI effects to environment objects. A successful candidate portfolio will show a strong sense of timing, visual composition, color, anticipation/follow through, and ability to communicate gameplay. The VFX Artist will possess the ability to work both independently and in cooperation with the Art Director, artists, and game designers to turn feedback into actionable direction that meets development goals.

Echtra Games is a small game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules!

Main Responsibilities

Create and implement high quality mesh-based and sprite-based VFX components.
Conceptualize and build a library of effects using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.
Work with other departments to keep artwork stylistically consistent.
Modify and improve existing game assets.
Have effective pipelines and organization for asset management.

Requirements

A portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of VFX creation.
3+ years of industry experience in games as a VFX Artist with at least one shipped title.
Experience creating VFX assets with Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara, including shader construction using the UE5 material editor.
Basic modeling, UV mapping, texture production, and exporting of all effects components in support of VFX production.
Excellent visual and technical problem solving skills, particularly in real-time VFX scenarios including optimization & LOD versioning techniques.
Efficient organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize and execute ideas within a schedule.
Works well in a collaborative environment.
Able to take direction from the Leads and Supervisors and feedback from the Directors.

Pluses

Experience using Maya and Photoshop.
Experience overseeing and providing feedback to outsource partners.
Experience working with Houdini, Embergen, or other fluid simulation software.
Reel showing realistic VFX, as well as the more stylized visuals.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $105,000 and $155,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary, bonus plan and, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
401K Company Match Contribution
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Telemedicine, Virtual mental health, Emotional Support Services, EAP, and neurodiversity support programs
Family building new parent & menopause support
Global Fitness Reimbursement program
Global Wellbeing Program
Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program
Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
Back-up childcare
Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
Flexible working hours on many teams

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

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Careers Category: Other

Careers location: Remote, US

Connected Worker Type: Connected

Requisition Id: R_108919