Senior VFX Artist Job at Scopely in New York

Senior VFX Artist

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people worldwide daily.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with Animation and Design teams to effectively communicate the personality of the characters through visual effects (VFX).
Work closely with the Art Director and technical artists to implement and expand upon VFX in our game
Work to develop pipelines and processes as they relate to our game's VFX
Apply your understanding of how to optimize VFX for performance while maintaining visual appeal
Explore new ways to help work through technical and visual limitations
Consistently strive to exceed the highest quality standards of the studio
Telecommuting permitted anywhere in the U.S
Minimum requirements
Three (3) years of experience in the position offered, Video Game Designer, or related.
What We Are Looking For
Artistic and technical skills in VFX
Real time particle systems and latest VFX tools
3D and 2D content creation tools
Node-based shader systems
Competitive multiplayer game development
Designing hand-painted VFX
Custom shader creation (node-based or code) scripting languages
Multiple shipped titles
Skills may be gained through academic coursework and concurrently while pursuing academic studies
Salary: $90,293 – $145,000 per year
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$90.29 - $145 USD