Graduate VFX Artist New

Frontier Developments plc
Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Video Game Development
Game Engine
Maya
Visual Effects
Houdini (Software)

Job description

  • Collaborate with the VFX team to plan and deliver realistic and stylised particle effects.
  • Work with Art and Design teams on all visual effect aspects of game development, including gameplay-specific tasks.
  • Develop and implement both creative and technical skills.
  • Ensure VFX are efficient and performant., You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Requirements

We're looking for a passionate and creative Graduate VFX Artist to join our VFX team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career artist to contribute to the next generation of immersive gaming experiences. You'll support the wider VFX team in crafting high-quality visual effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling., * A proactive and inquisitive mindset to find the best possible results.

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of real-time game engines and particle systems.
  • Ability to balance aesthetic and technical aspects of VFX.
  • Knowledge of techniques for creating efficient and well-balanced effects.
  • Familiarity with particle systems used in the games industry.
  • Skill in creating authentic, believable motion for dynamic VFX.
  • Awareness of visual techniques used in modern games.
  • Understanding of memory and performance pitfalls and how to avoid them.
  • Foundational knowledge of Maya, Janga Suite, Photoshop, After Effects, Houdini, or equivalent industry-standard software.

Benefits & conditions

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative., * Training Provided

  • Regular team and company events
  • Free drinks, fruit or food
  • Flexible working
  • Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
  • Private Medical/Dental healthcare
  • Bonus/Reward Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Stock Options

About the company

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap., Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. Frontier's portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution and Jurassic World Evolution 2, plus an exciting roadmap of future releases.

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