Senior VFX Artist

Founded by Bad Robot (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars, Star Trek), we at Bad Robot Games are on a mission to continually reinvent how stories are played.

We are a remote-first games company represented by a diverse team, which empowers us to make the kinds of games in which all players can see themselves. Working closely with our colleagues at Bad Robot Productions, our projects unite our extensive network of games, TV, and film industry talent to create original IPs, expansive worlds and tell new stories across all media platforms which are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Bad Robot Games is looking for a talented Senior VFX artist to help create stunning VFX for a new, unannounced IP. The ideal candidate is self-driven, and has a strong mix of artistic and technical skills, and loves innovating and creating memorable player experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates, designs, and implements particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements.

• Placing of VFX across all areas of the game, including environmental VFX, gameplay VFX, and cinematics.

• Creates complex 3D models, UV mapping, shaders, and simple animations when necessary. 

• Fixes VFX-related bugs, including performance and budget issues. 

• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that VFX are implemented appropriately in the game engine.

• Works with Art Director and Lead VFX artist to help create and maintain VFX direction for the game.

• Evaluates and experiments with techniques to improve pipelines, tools, and workflows 

• Prototypes effects concepts for gameplay as well as problem solves technical and artistic challenges collaboratively, assisting production across a variety of disciplines.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Shipped at least two real-time game project, preferably at a AAA quality and complexity

• A strong understanding of Unreal 5’s Niagara, Material Editor and Blueprints

• In-depth knowledge of technology, terminology, and techniques of game art development, including an awareness of design and performance considerations

• Has the ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks

• Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya

• All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc.

BONUSES

• Has experience setting up destruction pipelines in Unreal 5 or other packages

• Displays a proven track record of dependability, consistency, and high-quality work. 

• A forward thinking attitude, where you are always looking at the next great processes and tech to improve your craft

Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000

Our ranges are based on California market rate regardless of work location in the US.

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