Lead VFX Artist

Insomniac GamesInsomniac Games·Remote(United States)
Design

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for digital skills surges, Insomniac Games seeks a Lead VFX Artist to manage and develop their visual effects team. With the gaming industry's continuous growth, remote work opportunities like this are highly sought after. Candidates should be well-versed in industry standards, tools, and production workflows, and be prepared to demonstrate their mastery of VFX asset creation and team leadership.

Job Description

About the Role

The Lead VFX Artist is responsible for managing and developing a visual effects team, creating art assets, and setting an example for the team by demonstrating a mastery of industry standards and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Balance hands-on VFX asset creation with day-to-day team leadership and management of the VFX team.
  • Partner closely with Principal VFX Artist to plan, create, and test content creation and pipelines.
  • Oversee and support external VFX partners to ensure they meet quality expectations.
  • Collaborate with Production Management to scope and estimate work, build schedules, and track progress for VFX deliverables.
  • Work closely with Art Directors to develop visual targets and maintain a cohesive visual style.

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your experience with industry-standard tools and software, such as Autodesk Maya or Adobe After Effects.
  • Highlight your ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and demonstrate strong communication skills.
  • Ensure your portfolio includes examples of high-quality VFX assets and showcases your artistic and technical abilities.
  • Research Insomniac Games' current projects and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their goals.
  • Don't forget to mention the word QUIET and tag RMTI5LjEyMS40MC4xNg== in your application to show you've read the job post completely.

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