Lead VFX Artist Remote, USA Job at Tripwire Interactive LLC in Roswell

Tripwire Interactive is looking for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join our team.We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red Orchestra, the wildly popular Killing Floor series, and more recently, the action RPG Maneater.Tripwire has solidified its place as one of the games industry's leading independent developers.Our independence means the ability to work on our own timetables to craft games with a singular voice that reflects our own unique vision.We're located in Roswell, GA, a historic suburb of Atlanta, where living is affordable and proximity to the city provides for plenty of opportunities.We believe in a collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to take risks and push the boundaries of our medium.If that sounds like something you could get into, we'd love to hear from you!Without a doubt, our office is an awesome place to work, but at Tripwire we recognize that the true office exists both inside and outside of our state-of-the-art facility.With our Remote Work policy, we are able to remain fully productive regardless of what the world throws at us by allowing all employees to choose whether they'd like to work in-office, at home, or a bit of both.This program has been designed to give all Tripwire employees the tools to help them deliver their best work.For more information on Tripwire's Remote Work Policy click here.Job Responsibilities :Collaborate with the Art Director and other project vision holders to create and implement highly engaging effects, while defining and managing project technical requirements and project asset productionProvide artistic critique and constructive feedback on timing, color theory, VFX principles, and more to team membersProactively identify problems, propose solutions, and seek out buy-in from the team regarding implementation strategyDevelop creative solutions to VFX challenges that don't have clear answers and work with others until a resolution is foundCreate, manage and optimize VFX assets to complete assets by scheduled deadlinesEnsure that VFX are optimized in accordance with the approved game style and technical requirements constraintsCultivate an organized and disciplined workflow, including documentation for your team's contentCreate new effects from scratch with strong visuals, functionality, and sense of rhythm that supports gameplay, as well as character interactions with environmentsEstablish a scalable VFX pipeline and collaborate with the rest of the development team to make the best game possibleIdentify and communicate all issues that may prevent the VFX team from completing established goals and deadlines to production managementReview builds at major milestones to make sure the game is on track and meeting expectations; raise risks, if necessaryCoach team membersto foster their VFX knowledge so that they progress in their careersServe as a technical and business resource to other artists and engineers, assisting them in the resolution of complex problems or leading them on larger projectsContribute to the growth of the VFX group whether through improving group wide processes or spearheading initiatives around training or sharing their institutionalized knowledgeQualifications :5-7 years of applicable game industry experience creating VFX for high-profile gamesExperience leading a team of VFX Artists; interfacing with Art department and TechnologistsAbility to demonstrate extensive experience creating performant Niagara particle systems in UE5High level of organizational skillsAbility to provide constructive feedbackExhibited ability to mentor employees at all levelsAbility to learn and master new software, keeping up with industry standardsBachelor's degree or equivalentPreference to applicants with :A passion for video gamesShipped at least one AAA video game titleSignificant Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5 experienceConsole development experience with one or more of the follow :PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, SwitchProfit ShareMedical, Dental, & Vision 100% of premiums for the family covered by TripwireUp to 30 days of PTO16 paid HolidaysShort Term Disability & Long Term Disability401k MatchFlexible Spending AccountFlexible HoursEmployee & Family Team Building EventsREMOTE (Please note :you must meet the legal requirements to work in the USA, including visas and work permits, if you are not a US Citizen.)Core Hours 10am to 4pm ESTSalary :Up to $130,000 Depending on ExperienceCreate a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Tripwire Interactive? 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