Advanced VFX Artist (Unannounced Project)

We are seeking an exceptionally talented Visual Effects Artist to join our team at ArenaNet. As the leader of the Visual Effects team, you will collaborate with artists, designers, and technical artists to establish clear objectives and shape the direction and vision for VFX. Your role will involve mentoring and guiding FX Artists, providing guidance in FX Art processes, and creating a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for collaboration and creativity. Additionally, you will be responsible for running the day-to-day workflow, identifying potential problems, and leading the team in shaping ideas and production-ready concept art. Extensive experience in creating high-quality real-time particle systems and a deep understanding of traditional art principles are essential for success in this role.

• Be the voice for the VFX Art team to the art team leadership and the broader project team
• Collaborate with the Art Directors and other Art Leads to shape and uphold direction and vision for VFX, communicate it to the team, and set the tone for VFX art with fresh ideas and technically solid execution
• Mentor, motivate, collaborate with, and guide FX Artists; amplify their strengths, review their work on technical and aesthetic bases, and stay aware of their workloads, including support of the team’s work/life balance
• Provide guidance in FX Art processes and instruct the team regarding new processes and software to match project needs
• Be a driving force in creating a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for collaboration, communication, and creativity, with an emphasis on the values of diversity and inclusion
• Assist in running the day-to-day workflow and create and maintain process documentation for VFX art-related processes
• Establish clear and consistent schedules, identify potential problems in the art pipeline, and work with the other project leads to prevent them
• Interview, hire, and train new team members in collaboration with the Art manager and the Recruitment team
• Lead the team in shaping ideas, consistent vision, and production-ready concept art
• Extensive experience creating high-quality real-time particle systems and geometry-based visual effects, preferably in Niagara
• A strong understanding of Niagara and its features
• A deep understanding of traditional art principles including shape language, color theory, and visual storytelling, as well as an eye for timing

• Extensive experience creating high quality real-time particle systems and geometry-based visual effects, preferably in Niagara
• Strong understanding of Niagara and its features
• Deep understanding of traditional art principles including shape language, color theory, and visual storytelling
• Ability to mentor, motivate, collaborate with, and guide FX Artists
• Knowledge of FX Art processes and ability to instruct the team regarding new processes and software
• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish clear objectives for the Visual Effects team
• Ability to create and maintain process documentation for VFX art-related processes
• Experience in running day-to-day workflow and identifying potential problems in the art pipeline
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members
• Ability to shape ideas, consistent vision, and production-ready concept art
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in creating a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for collaboration and creativity

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Remote work option for certain states
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment