Senior FX Artist

Bend Studio
Bend, OR, USA
Job type: Permanent

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Job Description

Senior FX Artist

Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.

We are seeking a Senior FX Artist, who will work with the Art Director, VFX Supervisor, and FX team to create consistent, high quality, and performant in-game and cinematic visual FX. The Senior FX Artist will help set department standards, troubleshoot technical issues, and participate in FX department tool development.

Responsibilities:

  • Content creation of visual FX across all areas of the game which set the industry-leading standard for the team and the project.
  • Collaborate with the project Art Director and Lead FX Artist to ensure a consistent style and quality level across all the various types of game FX assets.
  • Research and Develop new FX solutions, visually and technically.
  • Work with your team to troubleshoot FX-related issues in a timely manner and maintain your implementations throughout production.
  • Work with graphics engineers to improve upon existing technologies and develop new ones that raise the bar of game FX, both visually and technically.
  • Work with and mentor junior FX Artists.

Skills & Requirements

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a professional FX artist in AAA games and/or film.
  • Proficiency in fluid, particle, and rigid body simulations to create realistic FX in 3d packages such as Houdini, Maya, or 3dsMax.
  • Portfolio of high quality FX work.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize work.
  • A deep comprehension of how real-time VFX influences performance and how to maintain visual standards while supporting game-play.

Pluses:

  • Experience with a scripting or programming language
  • Experience using popular game engines
  • Experience building and maintaining FX tools/Rigs

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is offered

How to Apply

Contact Dan Lowery at dan.lowery@sony.com.  Please send a portfolio and resume.

Also please apply at the following link:  https://boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentplaystation/jobs/3105945

About the Company

Founded in 1993, Bend Studio is a team of over 100+ veteran engineers, artists, designers, and support staff who are dedicated to excellence and innovation. We have the close-knit environment and camaraderie of a small studio, where everyone knows everyone, while at the same time enjoying the stability and security provided by being part of Sony Interactive Entertainment. We are dedicated to producing only AAA award-winning games that showcase the power of current and future game consoles from Sony Interactive Entertainment.