Realtime VFX artist

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 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.

People are what make games great! Magic Media is currently seeking a Unity VFX Artist to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate will have full-time experience in the creation of VFX for real time. This includes: working closely with designers, artists, and programers, create optimized, game ready and amazing VFX assets. Aiming to push the boundaries of what can be done in real-time VFX.

Skills

• Takes on responsibility & ownership in pushing the quality of their craft and in self-development, fluent in the principles of animation & VFX creation
• Awareness and aptitude of art fundamentals, colour, 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
• Able to independently and creatively solve VFX technical challenges

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in the video game industry in a similar role
• Have a solid portfolio/reel
• Great communication skills
• Extensive experience with Unity, have experience with Unreal is a plus
• Basic shader creation via code or authoring tool (Shadergraph, Amplify)
• Fluent in English
• A passion for video games
  

Tools

• Unity
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After effects, Animate)
• Any 3D software 3Ds max, Maya or Blender
  

Desirable pluses

• Basic programming skills in c# and or blueprints
• Fluid, Pyro and RBD simulations skills (Houdini, Embergen, Blender)
• 2D drawing skills
• Substance designer
• Experienced with Unreal Engine
  
  

Benefits

• Permanently remote position
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• 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