BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated VFX Artist opportunity in Redmond WA
Position Title: VFX Artist
Location: Fully Remote
Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Type: Contract and Remote
Pay Range: $45/hr. - $50/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Typical Day in the Role:
• Years of Experience Required: 5+ years' experience using related software and packages (e.g., Autodesk Maya, Janga FX Embergen, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, SideFX Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Suite).
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience with shipping products/games
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience with Unreal engine
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience with realistic design - example- Halo or Call of Duty
Hard Skills Assessments
• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: 3/26/2025
• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2 interview.
• Required Candidate Preparation: The candidate will need to have to speak on their portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Create high-quality, visually stunning VFX with an eye on realism and immersion.
Optimize VFX for performance to ensure assets run efficiently without compromising visual quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as art, design, animation, and engineering, to integrate VFX seamlessly into the game.
Drive innovation and creativity by exploring new VFX techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual effects, enhancing the overall player experience.
Establish and maintain VFX standards by setting quality and performance expectations for assets, reviewing and providing feedback on other artists' work to ensure consistency and excellence.
Prototype and iterate on new effects based on gameplay needs, refining as needed based on feedback and testing.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art, Game Design, or related field or 4+ years technical art or industry-related design experience
5+ years experience using related software and packages (e.g., Autodesk Maya, Janga FX Embergen, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, SideFX Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Suite).
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 236929 when responding to this ad.