Lead Outsourcing VFX Artist | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc

6d•Remote

About The Position

Escape Velocity is looking for a Lead Outsourcing VFX Artist to join the team to deliver diverse and rich content, filling our worlds with life and creating rewarding gameplay. Join a passionate and experienced team that is looking to expand capacity and push the boundaries of possibility.

Requirements

Management experience along with a focus on being a subject matter expert
Experience with using External Development process
Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Unreal Niagara/Blueprint, Substance Designer, Maya, 3ds Max, Embergen and/or Houdini.
Autodesk Flow Production Tracking and Confluence are required.
Attention to detail and clear organizational skills.
A mind for problem-solving large-scale asset management, pipeline inefficiencies and comprehensive processes on a technical level.
Solid grasp of game feel, design affordances and visual shape/color language.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, natural curiosity for the bigger picture, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Continuous drive for artistic growth by being up to date with the latest trends and techniques in real-time visual effects and game development pipelines.
Value for an inclusive and empathetic work culture.
Shipping experience required.

Nice To Haves

Live service project experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and implement high-quality AAA VFX to support gameplay-driven VFX cosmetics for characters and items.
Establish visual direction and technical guidelines/constraints with directors and the VFX team, analyse and provide feedback to improve the artistic quality/technical performance of outsourced VFX assets.
Train and unblock outsourcing partners, provide best practices/samples, and support production schedules.
Generate answers quickly to resolve ambiguity, and champion for best sustainable practices.