Senior VFX Artist in Magic Media

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertise 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 Senior Unity VFX Artist to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate enjoys putting their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of styles. Your broader experience in game development and the animation pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers, concept artists, technical artists, and 3D artists to create an immersive and epic experience.Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/reel (or link to a portfolio/reel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered.SkillsTakes on responsibility & ownership in pushing the quality of their craft and in self-development, fluent in the principles of animation & VFX creationDeep Awareness and aptitude of art fundamentals, color, shape timing etcStrong Knowledge of visual composition and solid animation fundamentalsFluent 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 technologiesRequirements5 years of experience in the video game industry in a similar roleHave a solid portfolio/reel Great communication skillsExtensive experience in game engines (Unity, Unreal)Fluent in EnglishA passion for video gamesToolsUnity and / or UnrealAdobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After effects, Animate)Substance designer3Ds max, Maya or BlenderDesirable plusesBasic 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 BenefitsPermanently remote positionAn opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projectsBe part of an international Group with offices worldwideCareer growth and developmentWorking closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environmentOngoing training and professional self-improvement opportunitiesFlexible working hoursAn inclusive culture and open communicationAt Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you'd still be a great fit for the role, don't worry! We'd still love to hear from you, please get in touch! Showmore Show less Position level Senior secondary level Type of employment Full-time Job responsibilities Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology Industries Primary and secondary education and Non-profit organizations