Technical Artist (Realtime VFX)

Ex Populus, a cutting-edge game development studio founded by seasoned professionals from renowned industry players like Pixar, Ubisoft, Activision, and Blizzard, is seeking a talented individual to join their team. With a reputation for developing highly anticipated games like Final Form and LAMOverse, the company is a trailblazer in deploying games on the Xai blockchain. Working remotely with occasional team meetups facilitated through Google Meets, Ex Populus aims to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences to a global audience.

Role Overview:

The primary goal at Ex Populus is to spread joy through top-tier gaming and entertainment experiences worldwide. The studio is dedicated to partnering with emerging elite content creators, providing them with a world-class platform and access to some of the industry's finest talent.

Responsibilities:

• Create photorealistic real-time visual effects within Unity, such as explosions, fire, smoke, and clouds.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to enhance scenes in the engine, delivering an immersive visual experience.
• Assist in the utilization of 3D art pipeline tools and engine tools by the team.
• Support artists and engineers with asset performance enhancements and validation.
• Review creative processes, identifying areas for tool enhancements.
• Develop efficient 3D art pipeline tools and extensions.
• Resolve technical challenges within the 3D asset pipeline.
• Work closely with engineers and testers to troubleshoot in-game issues.
• Encourage and empower the art team to streamline their workflows.
• Engage with partner studios to exchange technological expertise and best practices.

Requirements:

• Must have shipped at least one AA/AAA game for Console or PC in the past 3 years.
• Proficient in creating realistic and captivating VFX for games, with a mandatory portfolio submission.
• Understanding of in-game VFX performance, optimization, and memory constraints.
• Experience working with Unity (Unreal Engine knowledge is a bonus).
• Familiarity with VFX software like Houdini, 3ds Max, or Maya.
• Knowledge of modeling, shading, and animation workflows.
• Expertise in VFX, Lighting, Scripting, Shaders, VFX Rendering, & Post Processing.
• Solid understanding of Graphic Rendering Pipeline for advanced technologies.
• Proficiency in Source Control systems like Git, Perforce, or Mercurial.
• Strong technical background in art production processes and workflows.
• Programming skills in C++, C#, Python, or Maxscript with a grasp of Data Structures.
• Knowledge of UI Development for Tools like WPF, WinForms, XAML, or QT is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines such as art, programming, and technical domains.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and willingness to receive feedback.
• Ability to work within established artistic styles.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Prior experience working in a distributed or remote team setting.
• A passion for continuous learning, personal development, and fostering a positive workspace, coupled with genuine enthusiasm for gaming.

Founded by industry veterans with a track record of 3 Oscar nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, and 7 Annie nominations collectively, the team at Ex Populus comprises talent from prestigious companies like Ubisoft, Blizzard, and Pixar. Join Ex Populus for an opportunity to explore your potential!