Lead Vfx Artist

Company Description
Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 13 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.
We produce our industry leading results by constantly staying at the forefront of modern technology and cutting-edge processes and practices. The best of Magic Media’s teams are known for their strong initiative, not just in taking care of their day-to-day responsibilities but in helping identify ways to build, grow, and improve.
- Takes on responsibility & ownership in pushing the quality of their craft and in self-development, fluent in the principles of animation & VFX creation
- Deep Awareness and aptitude of art fundamentals, color, shape timing etc
- Strong Knowledge of visual composition and solid animation fundamentals.
- Fluent work on particles and other visual effects for 3D and 2D games inside Unity or Unreal
- Able to independently and creatively solve VFX technical challenges
- Adopt and enforce cutting edge technologies

**Qualifications**:

- 5 years of experience in the video game industry in a similar role
- Have a solid portfolio/reel
- Great communication skills
- Extensive experience in game engines (Unity, Unreal)
- Fluent in English
- A passion for video games

**Tools**
- Unity and / or Unreal
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After effects, Animate)
- Substance designer
- 3Ds max, Maya or Blender

**Desirable pluses**
- Basic programming skills in c# and or blueprints
- Shader creation via code or authoring tool (Shadergraph, Amplify)
- Fluid, Pyro and RBD simulations skills (Houdini, Embergen, Blender)
- 2D drawing skills

Additional Information
- Permanently remote position
- Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
- Career growth and development
- Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- An inclusive culture and open communication