Lead FX Artist (09.386.286.AB)

Description:

We are looking for a grand wizard amongst FX Artists - someone with leadership abilities and organizational skills to drive a project's vision, and inspire other FX wizards to achieve new heights. As a Lead FX Artist, you will be in charge of defining and delivering the visual and artistic effects for games. You will set the example for all FX team apprentices, helping to continually raise the quality of every project within the studio.

Company:

For our client, a rapidly expanding game development studio with an established reputation as one of Europe’s leading game developers, we are looking for a Lead FX Artist. Together with 130 developers from 20 different nationalities you will be creating AAA games, which are rated as the best of the market.

Profile:

Are you that Lead FX Artist spoken of in legend? We want to hear from you if:

  • You've worked in the games or film industry for 3 or more years, with multiple shipped titles under your belt;
  • You have the ability to look at any effect, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and give concrete recommendations for improvement;
  • You're comfortable leading a team and are able to inspire others to raise the bar;
  • You're versed in the workflow pipelines for visual effects in games and/or film;
  • You have a thorough understanding of the wider game development process;
  • You are able to demonstrate strong 2D and 3D expertise, with proficiency in Maya, Houdini, and Photoshop;
  • You have strong organizational, problem solving and analytical abilities.

Extra:

It’s a permanent function and the location is in the Netherlands (Europe).

Plusses:
We especially want to hear from you if:
 

  • You specifically have experience in the game development process;
  • You have experience working with Houdini for FX creation;
  • You have strong personal experience in overlapping skills such as Animation, Technical Art, Modeling, Texturing and Lighting;
  • You possess knowledge creating destructible content for AAA first-person shooters;
  • You have a passion for developing games, and especially for first-person shooters.

If you would like to discuss this role and the company in more detail then please call Andrew Buskens. +31 (0)10 284 44 80. Or you can send your resume to recruitment_it@adecco.nl.

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