Visual FX Artist [f/m]

Responsibilities

Create real-time special effects for a Next Gen action game

Cooperate closely with art, design, audio and development department to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the art

Research effects technologies and solutions in close collaboration with the engineering department

Help to set up and maintain the global tools and workflows related to special effects production

Qualifications

3+ years production experience in visual effects, post-production and production

Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work

Expert-level skills for particle systems, post processing effects and shaders (specular and normal maps)

Solid understanding of rigid body collision, soft body, cloth, hair, etc. simulations

Understanding of game engines (Unreal), tools, pipelines and development processes

Awareness for the quality requirements of Next-Gen games

At least basic skills in 3d graphics

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, to meet deadlines and to excel under production conditions

Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow direction and to collaborate productively in a team environment

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Passionate about videogames

Desirable skills

Experiences with Unreal Engine

YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.

We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 16 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.

Interested?

Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference "Visual FX Artist (f/m)" in the subject line of your email.

YAGER Development GmbH

Human Resources Manager

Pfuelstrasse 5
10997 Berlin

email: jobs@yager.de
web: www.yager.de