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FX Artist
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)London Area
£DOE + Benefits
Based in London, my client is an independently-owned game developer that has created a number of critically acclaimed FPS titles.
The studio has won over 100 awards and nominations from publications across world and was recently named Best Independent Developer.
They are currently working on an as-yet unannounced multi-platform title with a major US based publisher and are looking to add a number of self-motivated and enthusiastic developers to their team.
As the FX Artist you will work with the Art team to produce the special effects for their games.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in special effects
- Excellent capacity for analysis and observation, able to recreate natural environments (fire, water explosions) in special effects in games
- In depth knowledge of Max/Maya and Photoshop
- Ability to create particle systems and other CGI techniques
- Able to conceptualize fantastical effects (magic, glyphs, etc.)
- Good verbal and written English skills