Destiny Senior VFX Artist at Bungie

We’re seeking a driven artist to help expand the Destiny universe through spectacular visual effects!

The ideal candidate brings a passion to learn advanced technical and artistic skills. The candidate understands how to work with a team and will be expected to learn the challenges of modern AAA game development to produce stunning in-game visual effects that support gameplay, cinematics, and environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the VFX Lead to author effect assets that enhance gameplay and storytelling
• Use proprietary tools, Photoshop and 3D Studio Max to create effects that balance the visual goals of the project with the performance demands of the game engine
• Meet the quality bar established by the Art Director and Lead Artist
• Collaborate with the Art Lead, Concept, HS, Design, Engineering, and Animation on visuals, functions, style, limitations, etc.
• Help develop Destiny’s visual language through the craft of visual effects
• Participate in constructive critiques, giving and receiving feedback
• Mentorship of junior artists

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience working as a VFX Artist on a shipped game title (AAA), or equivalent
• Experience with node based shaders
• Be able to break down a visual effect into component content-types (particle FX, shader FX, mesh FX, post-process, animation, decal, lighting, etc.) and choose the right tools for the job
• Understands the principles of real time visual effects
• Understanding of Art and Visual Design fundamentals (color theory, etc.)
• Familiarity in Photoshop and 3D packages
• Ability and willingness to follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary
• A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates expert artistic and technical skills, as well as a firm grasp of timing and scale
• Technically proficient, able to identify and collaborate on pipeline innovations
• A dedicated interest for games

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS   

• Programming or scripting experience in any language (C++ / Python / HLSL)
• Animation background
• Experience with Houdini, Fume FX, Maya fluids tools, or Substance Designer
• Effective communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment