Playgig is a game studio founded in early 2021 by industry veterans and backed by leading venture capital investors. Join a high-growth, early-stage startup and help shape both the game and the studio as a whole!
We're seeking a Senior VFX Artist with an extensive background in early prototyping and VFX production for video games. This person will be an expert in VFX for games with knowledge of both the artistic and technical aspects of the job, and the experience and passion to back it up. You will contribute on all matters relating to FX, helping to drive the quality and efficiency of the team, and projects forward. Given that we are currently a small team, the ideal candidate would be proficient in shader creation as well.
What You'll Do:
- Create outstanding VFX that help set a high quality bar for the team and product;
- Help establish an efficient VFX production pipeline;
- Fast prototyping of character abilities to support playtests and rapid iteration of software;
- Help develop a signature VFX style for the product;
- Provide VFX for a diverse variety of ability types including magical & technological themed character abilities, interactive feedback for props and UI, and environmental assets;
- Creating VFX using Unity’s VFX and Shader Graphs;
- Maintain clean, organized VFX and Shader libraries;
- Work closely with the core creative team as well as the design team to ensure VFX service design, art, and narrative needs;
- Self-Motivation, excellent communication skills with a constructive, passionate, and collaborative approach;
- Contribute to areas of development outside of VFX including feedback sessions;
- Mentors, collaborates with, and helps to guide other artists on the team
What We Expect From You:
- A love of stylized VFX and artwork;
- Prefers smaller sized teams and collaboration;
- Experience with cutting edge techniques and technology related to VFX;
- A strong portfolio highlighting a variety of VFX types and styles focused on over-the-top character abilities;
- Strong experience as a VFX Artist and at least one shipped title in an VFX Artist role;
- Solution oriented, team player, communicates without being asked;
- Experience with Unity and Unreal;
Plus:
- Proficient at 2D flipbook style VFX;
- Outsource experience.
Equal Opportunity
We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone is free to be who they are. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
About Us
At Playgig, play is our life’s work.
Founded in 2021, we’re a team of experienced game developers creating worlds in which people can immerse themselves and play games with their friends. From blue-sky conceptualization all the way through launch and live operations, our approach emphasizes working closely with players because players are at the heart of everything we do. Join a high-growth, early-stage startup and help shape both the game and the studio as a whole.
Learn more at www.playgig.com.
