Senior VFX Artist（UE特效师）

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities:

1. Design and visually develop effects for real time 3D games.
2. Work closely with the Art Director, engineers, and designers to create high quality visual effects that clearly sell gameplay requirements.
3. With a high level of technical understanding be able to evaluate and implement performance optimizations.
4. Be well versed in various software and pipelines and understand how and when best to apply which pipeline for greatest impact.
5. Retain and grow a deep knowledge of the game’s mechanics to most effectively craft vfx that clearly communicate game critical information.
6. Able to impart, mentor and develop more junior artists in best practices and approaches.
7. Gather suitable reference for guidance for themselves and others.

岗位职责：

1. 为即时3D游戏设计，并优化视觉效果；

2. 协同美术总监，程序员和设计师创造高质量，有可玩性卖点的视觉特效；

3. 有高水平的技术理解力，并且能够评估和优化效果；

4. 精通各种相关软件和制作流程，并且将流程发挥到最好的效果；

5. 对游戏机制有深入全面的了解，以便最有效地制作出视觉特效，来传达游戏的关键信息

6. 能够在练习上和制作方法上给予初级美术师指导；

7. 收集用于指导的相关参考资料。

Qualifications: 

1. Have related Game industry working experience.    
2. Strong proficiency in 3D software with Maya, Max, Blender, etc. Strong proficiency in 2D software with Adobe Photoshop, SubstanceDesigner, etc. 

Proficient in using Houdini, Blender, and other tools to simulate fluid rendering for game assets. Strong proficiency in game engines with Unreal or Unity, including the Niagara system.

1. Solid understanding of computer graphic fundamentals and video game art production pipelines
2. Strong traditional art background with a thorough understanding of art fundamentals such as color theory, light, shade, and form
3. Worked on at least one successfully shipped title 
4. Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple requests in a dynamic environment
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to own and drive
7. Plus: MMO game experience // Modeling, Rigging, and Animation experience // Experience with lighting and rendering

WITH YOUR APPLICATION

1. Please show samples of your work that show your ability to create models and/or texture maps used by your vfx. 

2. Demonstrate a range of styles

3. Images of sprites, textures and/or recorded effects in action are helpful 

能力要求：

1. 较强的技术理解力和能力，能够高效地学习新工具；

2. 需要具备以下软件的技能认知 ：模型，UV贴图，素材贴图，特效shader，特效粒子系统，UE5  和 UNITY；

3. 能够将参考材料转化成高精准度的视觉效果；

4. 对肢体和动画移动有很强的额理解力；

5. 视觉风格灵活多变：写实的、亚洲的、卡通的等。

岗位要求：

1. 拥有游戏行业工作经验；

2.熟练掌握3D建模软件Maya, Max, Blender；精通2D图像软件（Photoshop, SubstanceDesigner 等等其他软件）熟练使用Houdini, Blender等工具模拟流体渲染游戏素材，以及精通游戏引擎例如Unreal, Unity,  其中包含 Niagara  系统运用；

3. 熟练掌握计算机图像的基础知识以及游戏制作的流程；

4. 具备系统的了解美术基础知识，例如色彩原理，灯光，阴影和形式；

5. 有相关的成功的项目经验；

6. 自我管理能力；

7. 优秀的沟通能力；

8. 可证明的管理和激励团队的能力；

9. 加分项：有不同类型的游戏经验；建模，绑定和动画经验；灯光和渲染经验。

申请该职位：

1. 请附上您创作用于VFX的建模或贴图作品；

2. 能够证明你风格的多样性；

3. 一些图片，贴图和的录制的特效也可作为有利的参考。