VFX ARTIST

Job Description

Frontier needs a talented VFX Artist with demonstrable skills and clear growth potential in VFX. We’re looking for people who are passionate about particles and beyond! The role of a VFX artist at Frontier is multi-faceted, requiring artists with strong visual skills as well as a deep understanding of movement. The successful candidate will work on our Formula 1 title to create an engaging and memorable experience for players.

Skills and Requirements:

• Work with the VFX team to plan and deliver high quality realistic/stylized particle effects.
• Work with the art and design team on all visual effects aspects of game development, including game-specific tasks.
• Demonstrate creativity and technical ability, while ensuring visual effects are effective and within budget.

Experiences:

• Previous experience as a VFX artist or personal work demonstrating your skills and passion.
• Proactive and curious spirit to find the best possible results.
• Attention to detail is crucial, supported by a solid understanding of real-time game engines and particle systems.
• A passion for perfection and a pragmatic approach as well as a mindset that encompasses both aesthetic and movement-based aspects for the role.
• An understanding of how to create effective and well-balanced effects.
• Solid knowledge of particle systems in the games industry.
• The skills of observation to create authentic and believable movements for the most dynamic visual effects.
• Knowledge of the range of visual techniques used to produce high quality effects in modern games.
• In-depth understanding of memory and performance pitfalls and the techniques and tricks a VFX artist can use to avoid them.
• Knowledge of Maya, Fume, Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini or other industry standard software.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of game lighting and other FX systems such as full screen effects etc. is beneficial
• The cinematic experience is beneficial if you can demonstrate that you are working in a real-time environment.

About the Company

At Frontier, we strive to create games that will put both Frontier and the gaming industry itself at the forefront of the global entertainment industry. Located on the Cambridge Science Park, Frontier flourished over the next three decades. We’ve created a unique and diverse catalog of games – made possible through our Cobra technology – that have defined genres, won critical acclaim, and earned a place in the hearts of millions of gamers. After working with a succession of leading publishers, we now publish our own innovative, high-quality games of various genres that embody our class expertise.

How to Apply
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All applications must include a Portfolio, CV/Resume, and any relevant documentation