BioWare: VFX Artist

Requisition Number: 155871

Position Title: Visual Effects Artist 2

External Description:

BioWare's vision is to create, deliver, and evolve the most emotionally engaging games in the world.

Currently announced projects at BioWare include the newly revealed IP Anthem: a shared-world action RPG, the ongoing support of the Mass Effect franchise: one of the highest rated video game series of all time, Dragon Age: Inquisition, the latest entry in the Dragon Age franchise, and Star Wars ™: The Old Republic™: a story-driven massively multiplayer online game.

BioWare is looking for a talented Visual Effects Artist to join our creative team and work on Star Wars™: The Old Republic. 

Visual Effects Artists at BioWare research, conceptualize, and animate environment effects, combat effects and cinematic effects.  Candidates must have an experienced eye for detail and the ability to work as an integral part of a focused team. Successful candidates must be proficient in VFX animation and have an understanding of physical principals.  We are also looking for strong problem- solving skills.

What a VFX Artist at BioWare will do:

• Create stunning VFX for the game, including but not limited to: ability VFX, cinematic VFX, environmental VFX, explosions, energy FX, weather effects, skyboxes, etc.
• Have creative input and ownership of their VFX solutions
• Be a part of the creative team when new planets, areas, game spaces are started
• Partner closely with the team designers, cinematic artists and environment artists to come up with creative solutions to VFX requests
• Work with a dedicated team who is passionate about what they do
• Work on an established title
• Be a part of a project in the Star Wars universe!

Who You Are:

• 3+ years experience in the game industry (or demonstrated equivalent visual effects ability)
• Intermediate or Senior level
• Experience with creating FX in a game engine
• Experience in Photoshop (required), 3ds Max (preferred), After Effects (preferred). Houdini experience an advantage.
• Experience with a scripting language (Mel, Maxscript or Python, etc.)
• Experience with real-time, node-based shader editors in modern game engines
• Ability to view visual reference of an effect, deconstruct it, and re-create it in a real-time game engine
• Strong knowledge of environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting and dynamics
• Ability to do some animation, understanding of physics
• Ability to be creative beyond reality and demonstrate a flair for sensational and extraordinary effects
• Ability to focus and keep content relevant to the current project’s art style and work within those limitations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

**3D Portfolio Requirements**

A link to your portfolio must be included with your application/resume.  All portfolios must contain a detailed shot breakdown of the work. It must be very clear what you, the applicant, are responsible for in your reel, screenshots, scanned pictures, web page portfolio, etc.

 (Please include as many of the following elements as you can)

• Examples of natural and organic effects (smoke, fire, waterfalls)
• Examples of fantastical effects animation (spells, explosions)
• Examples of rigid or soft body dynamics
• Examples of real time effects created in a game engine
• Examples of modeling texturing and lighting
• Examples of various animations showcasing your ability to demonstrate physics and motion in VFX

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

Since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives off of creativity and individuality. At EA, we live the “work hard/play hard” credo every day.

More about our locations: http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/austin,   

Contact: kbieber@ea.com

 

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 71

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.