VFX Artist

Studio Gobo ,
Hove, East Sussex
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Studio Gobo is looking for an experienced VFX Artist to join the team on an unannounced AAA character action console game. As a VFX Artist at Studio Gobo, you'll be responsible for producing industry leading VFX for our games. You will be expected to craft everything from in world ambient VFX, explosive and impactful set piece events and gameplay related VFX sequencing as it relates to character interactions and combat. If you believe that inspiring and impactful VFX can bring depth and life to a game and you have a deep appreciation for the artistry behind enhancing the gameplay experience through your work, then we would very much like to hear from you. At Studio Gobo, we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Studio Gobo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer you a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment to work in, rating 4.9 out of 5 stars for employee satisfaction on glassdoor.com! Responsibilities * Make a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console. * Understand the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience. * Create set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character. * Partner closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge. * Be a champion for VFX and constantly look for opportunities where your work can enhance the game. * Pre-Visualise and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques. * Document & communicate clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team. * Maintain and communicate a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals. Requirements * At least 2+ years production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles. * Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines * Understanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX. * Understanding of Houdini, a distinct advantage. * In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging. * A creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills. * Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, and to collaborate productively with others. * A VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability. * An exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail. Benefits When you join Studio Gobo you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked by our in-house chef. The Studio knows that its the best people that make the best games and this is what Studio Gobo invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a Studio Gobo team member. * Holidays: 20 days annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 23 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays. * Bonus Anniversary Holidays: An additional day of annual leave for each years anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 7 extra days! * Generous Team Project Bonuses * Company Pension Scheme Employer contribution matching award winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme. * Private Medical Insurance Scheme Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare. * Group Life Insurance * Private Dental Insurance Scheme Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme. * Group Income Protection * Cycle to Work Scheme Salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme with tax savings through Evans Cycles. * Eye-care Vouchers Free eye tests. * Train Travel Season Ticket Loan Interest free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket. * Personal Trainer Sessions Free gym sessions with our own Gobo personal trainer. * Health and Wellbeing Allowance - 50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities. * Fast Growing Studio Plenty of room for career advancement * Industry Conferences Budget A generous annual studio conferences budget. Many of our employees benefit from attending conferences such as GDC, E3 or SIGGRAPH, THU, Develop etc every year. PERKS * Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas * Gobo Cereal Bar Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections. * Full Chefs Kitchen & Equipment Free use of our large full-sized chefs kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast. * Fresh Home Cooked Gobo Friday Lunch Our world-famous lunch prepared and served every Friday by our own in-house Gobo chef. Sit, eat a

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