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Senior VFX Artist
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About the job Senior VFX Artist
We're looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the VFX pipeline, collaborating closely with the Art Manager and Art Director to execute and enhance the VFX style of our projects. Responsibilities include creating captivating visual effects, mentoring fellow artists, and overseeing the integration of VFX into our games.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of Art Management and Art Director to set the art style and craft high-quality real-time visual effects;
- Work closely with production to establish timelines and milestones and ensure timely delivery. Maintain and update project tracking within Jira. Generate well-structured reports for internal and stakeholder review;
- Research and analyze current and emerging visual effect trends and technology and collect reference materials that support the visual quality and style for the VFX team;
- Create clear and accurate technical writing and documentation regarding VFX production and use by other artists;
- Work closely with the graphic engineers to develop new, or improve upon old, technologies to improve visual effect quality;
- Collaborate with the design and gameplay teams to create visual effects that support gameplay systems;
- Handle all aspects of the VFX pipeline, which includes creating content from concept to final, polished result.
- 5+ years professional experience with at least 1 shipped AAA title or equivalent work in a related field (worked on the project from inception through completion);
- Proactive with a strong attention to detail, meticulous and organized working habits with ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change;
- Expert knowledge of job related tools and software (Unity, Houdini, Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, etc.) as well as a good level of drawing skills;
- Experience leading, mentoring and inspiring internal VFX team and supervise outsource VFX partners;
- Excellent written and verbal skills;
- Mobile and PC game development experience;
- Passion for games and knowledge of the games industry.
- Expert understanding of Unitys Shuriken particle systems;
- Expert understanding of Unitys Timelines and Animation systems;
- Expert understanding of Unitys component architecture and prefabs;
- A working knowledge of script behaviors and custom components;
- Expert understanding of material, texture, mesh and particle manipulation using particles, vertex streams, custom data;
- Expert knowledge of shader creation and optimization specifically for mobile devices. Knowledge of HLSL a plus.
- Competitive salary;
- Remote work model;
- Unlimited paid time off and sick leave;
- Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, rapidly growing company;
- Collaborate with a highly skilled team.
Senior VFX Artist
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Who We Are:
We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.
We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!
Who You Are:
We're seeking a Senior VFX Artist to craft diverse and captivating content. You'll collaborate closely with our design team to enhance combat dynamics and player satisfaction, while also partnering with the environment team to bring our world to life. Additionally, you'll work alongside engineers to develop tools that elevate our team's capabilities. If you're passionate about honing your skills and pushing the limits of VFX in gaming, and you thrive on tackling mathematical and logical challenges with unwavering determination, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Drive content creation according to the scope defined by the Lead or Art Director.
- Develop high-quality, stylized, and hand-drawn textures for VFX assets.
- Implement dynamic VFX that effectively convey gameplay and captivate players.
- Identify and implement performance improvements to new and existing visual effect systems.
- Apply advanced VFX techniques and technical expertise to elevate the team's capabilities.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating strong self-critique skills, and collaborate with various teams to infuse life into otherwise static worlds.
- 5+ years of experience in visual effects in the video game industry.
- A portfolio showcasing expertise in developing real-time VFX utilizing Unreal Niagara.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a strong knowledge of visual effect terminology and techniques.
- Good sense of timing and weight with regard to effects.
- Proficiency in related software such as Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, familiarity with mathematical and node-based systems a plus.
- A passion for diversity & representation in games & game development.
- A self-starter who can align with the team's goals but isn't hesitant to create solutions on their own.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $130,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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VFX Artist 4
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**Job Title:** VFX Artist 4
**Location: Remote**
**Pay Range: 40-48/hr**
***Please make sure your portfolio is linked in your resume for consideration***
**What's the Job?**
+ Define and communicate the creative vision for all VFX elements.
+ Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and campaign managers to integrate AI VFX innovation seamlessly into storytelling.
+ Supervise the development of concept art, storyboards, and previsualization.
+ Oversee the execution of VFX sequences from pre-production through post-production including emerging AI tools.
+ Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in visual effects and share knowledge with internal teams.
**What's Needed?**
+ 8+ years of experience in VFX production, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
+ Deep understanding of the VFX pipeline, including compositing, 3D modeling, animation, and simulation.
+ Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects) and hands-on experience with prompt engineering emerging AI tools.
+ Ability to write, test, and refine prompts that reflect brand tone, visual identity, and campaign messaging.
+ Strong artistic sensibility, including composition, color theory, and cinematic language.
**What's in it for me?**
+ Opportunity to work with a newly formed team focused on innovative AI creation capabilities.
+ Collaborate with internal talent and dedicated AI Advertising and VFX Innovation Creative Directors.
+ Chance to shape the future creative vision for artistic and technical execution of visual effects.
+ Engage in continual experimentation and learning in a cutting-edge environment.
+ Potential for role expansion to support broader Brand & Advertising key initiatives.
**Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:**
+ Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
+ Dental Plan
+ Vision Plan
+ Health Savings Account
+ Health Flexible Spending Account
+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
+ Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
+ Business Travel Insurance
+ 401(k), Plus Match
+ Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
VFX Producer
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**Culver City, California, United States**
**Design**
**Summary**
Posted: **Jul 10, 2024**
Role Number: **200558892**
Imagine what you could make at Apple. Great ideas have a way of becoming innovative products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
The Apple Human Interface Design team conceptualizes, designs and ships the user experience for Apple products and services. Your ideas can impact the interaction, graphic, sound, and haptic experiences used by millions of people across the world.
**Description**
We are in search of an expert producer to support our growing team and drive the success of our creatively challenging and complex projects. You will work hand in hand with our production team, tracking projects and balancing workloads, to ensure both our team and partners are communicating effectively.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ At least 7 years of experience working as a production manager or similar in feature film, VFX, or games.
+ History of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
+ Outstanding communication and time management skills
+ Demonstration of organization, foresight, and thoughtfulness in the management of the day to day team assignments and deliverables
+ Familiarity with VFX team structures, associated software packages, and workflows
+ Utilization of production management software to track project and team status such as Autodesk Flow (Shotgrid), Cinesync, Frame.io, Ftrack, iWork, Box
+ Organization of project assets within software and server directories
+ Ownership of daily project presentations and meetings including scheduling details and the gathering and dissemination of review materials, as well as accurate notes
+ Experience with team travel logistics and gear management
+ Proven proactive problem solver in a fast paced environment
+ Interest in novel technology and an ability to approach complex projects from an innovative viewpoint
+ Some travel required
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience handling outsource partners across live action, visual effects, and audio vendors
+ Experience working with procurement and legal
+ Experience leading high profile security protocols
+ Familiarity with project finance management and reporting
+ Experience with managing senior level executives
**Pay & Benefits**
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $302,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. ( Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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VFX Innovation Generalist
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At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.
The Applied Innovations Group is a nimble, high-impact unit operating at the frontier of film technology and storytelling. We are seeking a VFX Innovation Generalist to join our core team. This role is for a rare type of individual - someone equally technical and creative, who moves seamlessly between set and code, between tools and people.
This is not a position with rigid boundaries. You'll be tasked with solving complex, often undefined problems - prototyping solutions, bridging departments, and working across disciplines. You'll be expected to lead when needed, follow when required, and always bring a sharp, collaborative mindset to the table.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and execution of advanced workflows across VFX, virtual production, and real-time pipelines
- Prototype and deploy tools using Python, C++, and VEX within Houdini, Nuke, and Unreal Engine
- Apply deep knowledge of color science to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate issues in color pipelines and color space handling - without owning their maintenance
- Interface directly with on-set technologies and camera systems, including playback, data wrangling, and virtual production toolchains
- Engage in on-set roles as needed, including VFX set supervision, and provide technical oversight and support across shoot days
- Manage and prioritize tasks in coordination with broader project goals and timelines
- Collaborate fluidly with artists, engineers, and production leads to push forward high-stakes initiatives in a fast-moving environment
- Flex between lead and support roles as projects evolve
- Operate with strong situational awareness and adapt quickly to changes in scope or direction
- Python , C/C++
- Houdini (PDG, procedural modelling and scripting including VEX )
- Nuke (including Python NDK)
- Unreal Engine (including real-time pipelines)
- Film production , on-set protocols, and the practical flow of a live shoot
- VFX pipelines and cross-discipline collaboration
- VFX set supervision , including camera data wrangling, witness cam setup, and on-set continuity
- Film cameras , lenses, sensor metadata, and camera tracking workflows
- Set playback technologies and virtual production setups
- Color pipelines , ACES , OCIO , LUTs , and color space conversions (conceptual and diagnostic knowledge)
- Project management , agile scheduling, and task prioritizationCommunicating clearly and effectively across departments and disciplines
- Think like a generalist but execute like a specialist
- Are confident switching between R&D and production contexts
- Can walk onto a stage, spot a problem, and offer a solution - or know who to ask
- Are just as comfortable prototyping solo as you are collaborating across teams
- Lead with initiative, but follow with humility
- Believe in working smart, staying curious, and never being the bottleneck
- A role inside a small, forward-thinking team with real impact
- Access to bleeding-edge tools, tech, and production workflows
- A collaborative environment built on trust, experimentation, and adaptability
- Opportunities to shape the future of production through hands-on innovation
- Advanced expertise in:
Strong understanding of:
You Might Be a Fit If You:
What We Offer:
$160,000 - $230,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.
Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
VFX Executive - Theatrical
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Amazon Studios is looking for a seasoned, dynamic Visual Effects Executive to support global production efforts on the Amazon MGM movie team. Recent releases include Roadhouse, Accountant 2, Challengers, G20, Another Simple Favor. Upcoming notable visual effects projects include Project Hail Mary, Play Dirty and Voltron. The Visual Effects Executive will be responsible for overseeing the budgets, schedules and overall visual effects plans for a slate of projects. The position will work closely with internal partners, including Head of VFX, Production, Post-Production, Business Affairs, Finance and Creative Development teams. The chosen candidate will develop workflows to support both the visual effects department and the film-making teams.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Assist the Head of VFX and team in building a robust departmental structure that oversees the visual effects needs of a demanding and broad slate of diverse genres.
- Collaborate with production, creative and finance in greenlighting and prepping projects.
- Create VFX breakdowns from scripts; working alongside the line producer and director, as well as production executives, to develop a well-thought-out and realistic production plan.
- Investigate emerging technology and how to apply it to projects in order to achieve creative goals; perform statistical analysis to understand financial implications and cost efficiencies.
- Help develop department systems to track costs and present financial snapshots.
- Collaborate with Amazon production technology and AWS to create and provide cloud hosting for department and show databases.
- Oversee the development of custom pipelines when necessary for projects with specific creative and/or technological needs (including new technology) in collaboration with Amazon's engineering teams and existing, turn-key solutions.
- Help develop an asset management system for the VFX department that can organize and distribute assets to shows, departments and projects as needed.
- Recruit VFX teams such as VFX supervisors, producers, production supervisor, coordinators and editors; negotiate deals, contracts with agents and individuals.
- Work with VFX production teams to bid out shows, vet vendor-side teams and award work. Collaborate with the legal team on vendor contracts, including delivery milestones, rebate minimums, asset ownership and credit allocations.
- Manage weekly cost report tracking with VFX producers to track the overall VFX budget.
- Coordinate with internal teams to provide information and creative content that supports marketing, product placement, promotions, and publicity.
- Review VFX finals to ensure quality of delivered work and attend reviews, as necessary.
- Ability to identify potential production problems and work with VFX teams and the studio to find solutions, while preserving creative and budgetary goals.
- Collaborate with the creative executives, music, physical production and post departments to develop a workflow process that allows all departments to share information.
- If needed and on occasion, act as VFX Producer for projects in development and for smaller projects during production and post.
- Establish and maintain talent relations across the globe.
- Ability and willingness to travel globally.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.
VFX Executive - Theatrical
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Description Amazon Studios is looking for a seasoned, dynamic Visual Effects Executive to support global production efforts on the Amazon MGM movie team. Recent releases include Roadhouse, Accountant 2, Challengers, G20, Another Simple Favor. Upcoming notable visual effects projects include Project Hail Mary, Play Dirty and Voltron. The Visual Effects Executive will be responsible for overseeing the budgets, schedules and overall visual effects plans for a slate of projects. The position will work closely with internal partners, including Head of VFX, Production, Post-Production, Business Affairs, Finance and Creative Development teams. The chosen candiate will develop workflows to support both the visual effects department and the film-making teams. Key job responsibilities -Assist the Head of VFX and team in building a robust departmental structure that oversees the visual effects needs of a demanding and broad slate of diverse genres. -Collaborate with production, creative and finance in greenlighting and prepping projects. -Create VFX breakdowns from scripts; working alongside the line producer and director, as well as production executives, to develop a well-thought-out and realistic production plan. -Investigate emerging technology and how to apply it to projects in order to achieve creative goals; perform statistical analysis to understand financial implications and cost efficiencies. -Help develop department systems to track costs and present financial snapshots. -Collaborate with Amazon production technology and AWS to create and provide cloud hosting for department and show databases. -Oversee the development of custom pipelines when necessary for projects with specific creative and/or technological needs (including new technology) in collaboration with Amazon's engineering teams and existing, turn-key solutions. -Help develop an asset management system for the VFX department that can organize and distribute assets to shows, departments and projects as needed. -Recruit VFX teams such as VFX supervisors, producers, production supervisor, coordinators and editors; negotiate deals, contracts with agents and individuals. -Work with VFX production teams to bid out shows, vet vendor-side teams and award work. Collaborate with the legal team on vendor contracts, including delivery milestones, rebate minimums, asset ownership and credit allocations. -Manage weekly cost report tracking with VFX producers to track the overall VFX budget. -Coordinate with internal teams to provide information and creative content that supports marketing, product placement, promotions, and publicity. -Review VFX finals to ensure quality of delivered work and attend reviews, as necessary. -Ability to identify potential production problems and work with VFX teams and the studio to find solutions, while preserving creative and budgetary goals. -Collaborate with the creative executives, music, physical production and post departments to develop a workflow process that allows all departments to share information. -If needed and on occasion, act as VFX Producer for projects in development and for smaller projects during production and post. -Establish and maintain talent relations across the globe. -Ability and willingness to travel globally. -Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully. Basic Qualifications -10+ years of experience as Visual Effects Executive or the equivalent. -10+ years of experience as VFX Producer on big-budget films, preferably heavy in visual effects arenas. -Direct experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications -Experience with global SVOD delivery workflows. -Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production. -Experience with local guilds and unions. -Experience with a thorough reach of global VFX vendor partners. -Experience working and clear understanding of both domestic and global VFX tax incentives. -Even-tempered, grace under pressure, discrete, high-level judgement in absence of data. -Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple projects at once. -Ability to prioritize and respond effectively in fast paced environment, across multiple shows in various points of production. -Strategic problem solving. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $174,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $288,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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VFX Executive - Theatrical
Posted 2 days ago
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Amazon Studios is looking for a seasoned, dynamic Visual Effects Executive to support global production efforts on the Amazon MGM movie team. Recent releases include Roadhouse, Accountant 2, Challengers, G20, Another Simple Favor. Upcoming notable visual effects projects include Project Hail Mary, Play Dirty and Voltron.
The Visual Effects Executive will be responsible for overseeing the budgets, schedules and overall visual effects plans for a slate of projects. The position will work closely with internal partners, including Head of VFX, Production, Post-Production, Business Affairs, Finance and Creative Development teams. The chosen candiate will develop workflows to support both the visual effects department and the film-making teams.
Key job responsibilities
-Assist the Head of VFX and team in building a robust departmental structure that oversees the visual effects needs of a demanding and broad slate of diverse genres.
-Collaborate with production, creative and finance in greenlighting and prepping projects.
-Create VFX breakdowns from scripts; working alongside the line producer and director, as well as production executives, to develop a well-thought-out and realistic production plan.
-Investigate emerging technology and how to apply it to projects in order to achieve creative goals; perform statistical analysis to understand financial implications and cost efficiencies.
-Help develop department systems to track costs and present financial snapshots.
-Collaborate with Amazon production technology and AWS to create and provide cloud hosting for department and show databases.
-Oversee the development of custom pipelines when necessary for projects with specific creative and/or technological needs (including new technology) in collaboration with Amazon's engineering teams and existing, turn-key solutions.
-Help develop an asset management system for the VFX department that can organize and distribute assets to shows, departments and projects as needed.
-Recruit VFX teams such as VFX supervisors, producers, production supervisor, coordinators and editors; negotiate deals, contracts with agents and individuals.
-Work with VFX production teams to bid out shows, vet vendor-side teams and award work. Collaborate with the legal team on vendor contracts, including delivery milestones, rebate minimums, asset ownership and credit allocations.
-Manage weekly cost report tracking with VFX producers to track the overall VFX budget.
-Coordinate with internal teams to provide information and creative content that supports marketing, product placement, promotions, and publicity.
-Review VFX finals to ensure quality of delivered work and attend reviews, as necessary.
-Ability to identify potential production problems and work with VFX teams and the studio to find solutions, while preserving creative and budgetary goals.
-Collaborate with the creative executives, music, physical production and post departments to develop a workflow process that allows all departments to share information.
-If needed and on occasion, act as VFX Producer for projects in development and for smaller projects during production and post.
-Establish and maintain talent relations across the globe.
-Ability and willingness to travel globally.
-Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.
Basic Qualifications
-10+ years of experience as Visual Effects Executive or the equivalent.
-10+ years of experience as VFX Producer on big-budget films, preferably heavy in visual effects arenas.
-Direct experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience with global SVOD delivery workflows.
-Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production.
-Experience with local guilds and unions.
-Experience with a thorough reach of global VFX vendor partners.
-Experience working and clear understanding of both domestic and global VFX tax incentives.
-Even-tempered, grace under pressure, discrete, high-level judgement in absence of data.
-Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple projects at once.
-Ability to prioritize and respond effectively in fast paced environment, across multiple shows in various points of production.
-Strategic problem solving.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Senior VFX Artist - VALORANT, Expressions
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As a Senior Real-Time VFX artist, you will work closely with a team of artists and designers to deliver high quality premium content skin experiences. With your experience, you'll create aesthetically astounding visual effects that wow and delight our fans adding richness and excitement to the games experience.
As a Senior VFX Artist on Valorant, we need your help with VFX implementation that clearly communicates the action, impact, and tonal experience. You will report to the VFX Lead, and collaborate with the Premium Content VFX team and your partners across the art team. You'll also work collaboratively with engineers and producers, and together will deliver the world's best tactical first person shooter experience.
Responsibilities:
- Employ both 2D and 3D workflows to implement with a refined sense of style
- Balance visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity that communicate essential game information
- Create aesthetically astounding visual effects
- Use your craft skills to draw, paint, animate and model with equal proficiency as-needed
- Find creative solutions to eliminate difficult problems in production and as-needed
- Provide as-needed support of all aspects of VFX process; from set-up through production and troubleshooting
- 5+ years professional experience in senior art roles in the game industry
- 3+ years professional experience working within Unreal Engine as a VFX artist
- Photoshop and Maya
- Unreal Engine 5 experience working with Blueprints and Materials
- Experience with stylized art direction
- 1 shipped mobile or AAA game title
- Flipbooking techniques
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
- Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
- Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
- Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
- Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
Senior VFX Artist (Project Hire)
Posted 5 days ago
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That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers who believe in the power of narrative-driven experiences. With a diverse team of talented developers, from some of the top game studios in the world (Naughty Dog, Infinity Ward, Bungie), our shared vision is to create the future of AAA experiences with a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices. Our passionate team of developers help shape our studio, our projects, and our future.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VFX Artist (Project Hire) with a drive for crafting volumetrics, environment, and bespoke FX for in-game and cinematic AAA content. Your work will drive the dynamic nature of our games and push the boundaries of real-time visual effects. You will join a team of passionate, driven creatives striving to set the visual bar for VFX and push the industry to new heights of realism, gameplay, and storytelling!
Responsibilities:
- Produce photorealistic real-time visual effects, including explosions, fire, weapon FX, smoke, clouds, and debris using Unreal Engine and tools such as Houdini.
- Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, Animation and Design to support both artistic and gameplay requirements for VFX across gameplay and cinematics.
- Help research new workflows and proactively contribute to documentation.
- Ensure VFX content is performant and within budget.
- Work with Leads and Production to estimate and plan VFX tasks for upcoming milestones, breakdown deliverables, and share updates.
- Experience creating realistic and compelling VFX for Games, Film/TV, or both.
- Understanding of in-game VFX performance, tuning and memory budgets.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine, Niagara and Blueprint.
- Understanding of modeling, shading, and animation workflows.
- Strong understanding of PBR concepts, strong understanding of physics.
- Portfolio of real-time FX work, preferably in photorealistic style.
- 3+ years of experience in VFX for games, visual effects, film, etc.
- (Bonus) Experience with Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, etc.
- (Bonus) Experience with Python scripting.
- (Bonus) Experience working in film/TV.
- Self-motivated and able to work well in a multi-discipline team environment
- Strong artistic eye for volume, energy, weight, density, timing, and other dynamic aesthetics.
This is a temporary "Project Hire" position. The anticipated duration of this assignment will vary. TNM Project Hire employees will be eligible to participate in a number of TNM benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO.
TNM considers a number of factors when determining each role's base pay range, including industry benchmarks, location, experience, and other job specific skills. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for other incentive compensation including equity and profit share. The estimated base pay range for this role is U.S. only and not applicable for locations outside of the U.S.
The estimated base pay range for this role is: $121,000 - $155,000
Please note that we are only considering candidates in North America at this time.
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TNM offers competitive and comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible PTO, supplemental life and disability, and more. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary based on country of residence and/or part-time or temporary employment status.
That's No Moon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To those interested in submitting for roles at That's No Moon, we have a few reminders to ensure a safe application process.
1. If one of our recruiters reaches out to you, it will be with a "@thatsnomoon.com" email address. We do not email via personal email addresses either.
2. We do not conduct interviews via Discord or WhatsApp.
3. We will not ask you to provide sensitive personal information.
4. We will never request that you buy equipment specifically for your interview/test.
We are saddened that people are being taken advantage of and ask that, if you ever have any doubts about whether you are speaking to an official member of the That's No Moon team, to reach out to our official social handles directly.
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