Tripwire Interactive
Tripwire Interactive is hiring: Lead VFX Artist in Roswell
Tripwire Interactive, Roswell, GA, US, 30076
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LEAD VFX ARTIST
Tripwire Interactive is looking for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join our team. We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red Orchestra, the wildly popular Killing Floor series, and more recently, the action RPG Maneater. Tripwire has solidified its place as one of the games industry's leading independent developers. Our independence means the ability to work on our own timetables to craft games with a singular voice that reflects our own unique vision. We're located in Roswell, GA, a historic suburb of Atlanta, where living is affordable and proximity to the city provides for plenty of opportunities. We believe in a collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to take risks and push the boundaries of our medium. If that sounds like something you could get into, we'd love to hear from you!
LEAD VFX ARTIST
Tripwire Interactive is looking for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join our team. We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red Orchestra, the wildly popular Killing Floor series, and more recently, the action RPG Maneater. Tripwire has solidified its place as one of the games industry's leading independent developers. Our independence means the ability to work on our own timetables to craft games with a singular voice that reflects our own unique vision. We're located in Roswell, GA, a historic suburb of Atlanta, where living is affordable and proximity to the city provides for plenty of opportunities. We believe in a collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to take risks and push the boundaries of our medium. If that sounds like something you could get into, we'd love to hear from you!
Without a doubt, our office is an awesome place to work, but at Tripwire we recognize that the true "office" exists both inside and outside of our state-of-the-art facility. With our Remote Work policy, we are able to remain fully productive regardless of what the world throws at us by allowing all employees to choose whether they'd like to work in-office, at home, or a bit of both. This program has been designed to give all Tripwire employees the tools to help them deliver their best work. For more information on Tripwire's Remote Work Policy click here .
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Art Director and other project vision holders to create and implement highly engaging effects, while defining and managing project technical requirements and project asset production
Provide artistic critique and constructive feedback on timing, color theory, VFX principles, and more to team members
Proactively identify problems, propose solutions, and seek out buy-in from the team regarding implementation strategy
Develop creative solutions to VFX challenges that don't have clear answers and work with others until a resolution is found
Create, manage and optimize VFX assets to complete assets by scheduled deadlines
Ensure that VFX are optimized in accordance with the approved game style and technical requirements constraints
Cultivate an organized and disciplined workflow, including documentation for your team's content
Create new effects from scratch with strong visuals, functionality, and sense of rhythm that supports gameplay, as well as character interactions with environments
Establish a scalable VFX pipeline and collaborate with the rest of the development team to make the best game possible
Identify and communicate all issues that may prevent the VFX team from completing established goals and deadlines to production management
Review builds at major milestones to make sure the game is on track and meeting expectations; raise risks, if necessary
Coach team members to foster their VFX knowledge so that they progress in their careers
Serve as a technical and business resource to other artists and engineers, assisting them in the resolution of complex problems or leading them on larger projects
Contribute to the growth of the VFX group whether through improving group wide processes or spearheading initiatives around training or sharing their institutionalized knowledge
Qualifications:
5-7 years of applicable game industry experience creating VFX for high-profile games
Experience leading a team of VFX Artists; interfacing with Art department and Technologists
Ability to demonstrate extensive experience creating performant Niagara particle systems in UE5
High level of organizational skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback
Exhibited ability to mentor employees at all levels
Ability to learn and master new software, keeping up with industry standards
Strong problem solving skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preference to applicants with:
A passion for video games
Shipped at least one AAA video game title
Significant Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5 experience
Console development experience with one or more of the follow: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
Benefits:
Profit Share
Medical, Dental, & Vision 100% of premiums for the family covered by Tripwire
Up to 30 days of PTO
16 paid Holidays
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
401k Match
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Hours
Employee & Family Team Building Events
Volunteer Days
REMOTE (Please note: you must meet the legal requirements to work in the USA, including visas and work permits, if you are not a US Citizen.)
Core Hours 10am to 4pm EST
Salary: Up to $130,000 Depending on Experience
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Computer Games
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