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CONTRACT ROLE

Insomniac is seeking a Visual Effects Artist responsible for creating VFX to enhance gameplay, environment, and cinematics within games.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design and implement real-time particle effects using static and animated 2D/3D elements.
2. Apply visual FX across various game areas, including environment, gameplay, and cinematics.
3. Create FX textures such as color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.
4. Use DCC software like Maya, Houdini, or similar at an intermediate level.
5. Develop FX shaders utilizing node-based shader networks.
6. Create simple geometry and UV sets.
7. Maintain an intermediate understanding of computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis.
8. Optimize FX for performance and memory usage.
9. Collaborate with development teams to ensure proper FX implementation within the game engine.
10. Align FX with the overall art style of the game.
11. Coordinate FX layering and timing to craft believable scenes.
12. Display professionalism in attendance, communication, feedback reception, and teamwork in a production environment.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Maya, including joints, locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping.
• Proficiency in Photoshop for texture painting and editing.
• Knowledge of node-based shader networks; familiarity with other VFX software is advantageous.

Other Skills:

• Strong teamwork, collaboration, observation, and reference utilization skills.
• Ability to work independently with proficient animation and timing skills.
• Background in traditional arts is a plus.

Additional Information:

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Base pay range: $75 — $90 USD per hour, influenced by experience, skills, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more.