Senior VFX Artist – 2K Czech


LOCATION – Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC


We are looking for an experienced VFX artist with an ability to push visual quality of effects close to blockbuster movies. The position offers a unique opportunity to partner with team engineers and push the rendering capabilities of our target platform(s).


Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Director and art, design, animation, and audio leads to bring life to gameplay and cinematics through the addition of flair and visual drama.
• Creating, designing, and implementing real-time particle effects which use both static and animating 2D/3D elements. - Creating ambient, environmental, and weather effects.
• Prototyping effect concepts for gameplay and engine.
• Work closely with the Art Director and art, design, animation, and audio leads to bring life to gameplay and cinematics through the addition of flair and visual drama.
• Researching, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Creating clear, accurate, and accessible technical writing.


Requirements

• VFX artist with 1-3 years in the games industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and succeed in a diverse work environment.
• Has to possess a critical eye for timing, animation, and motion of real world objects and visual FX.
• Knowledge of visual effect terminology and techniques used in film, games, and animations.
• A passion for video games.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, driven to create top quality visuals.


Additional Experience and Skills

• VFX artist credit on at least one shipped next-gen AAA title.
• Relevant 2D and 3D software experience (Photoshop, After Effects, 3D Studio Max).
• Experience in a secondary area such as texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting.
• Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages is highly desired.


2k Czech Offers:

• A top secret, unannounced & super interesting project
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to live & work in Prague!
• Help with relocation for employees coming from abroad
• Challenging job in an international environment
• Possibility to grow and further develop your skills
• Friendly and informal working atmosphere
• Modern offices nearby city center with easy access to public transportation
• Consoles and games library available to borrow
• Meal vouchers


About our Czech Studio:

2K Czech is the premiere game development studio in Central Europe. We deliver beautifully crafted titles that entertain audiences around the world including the well-known Mafia series and the Top Spin franchise. As a fully owned 2K studio, 2K Czech has studios in both Prague and Brno. We are located on the top floor in one of the most popular shopping malls in Prague. It is easily accessible by public transportation, and is located in the center of the city. CZECH REPUBLIC is a member of the EU with a long-time tradition of craft beer brewing, a thriving wine industry, well-known spas, skiing and hiking resorts. Prague is a great metropolitan city offering an active and interesting lifestyle, great shopping, fabulous restaurants, and an active nightlife.

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