Lead SFX Artist

Senior/Lead SFX Artist in Shanghai 

Are you a talented SFX Artist who is passionate about finding a role at an iconic studio? If this sounds like you, look no further! Read on to find out more and apply to this opportunity today... 

As a Senior/Lead SFX Artist at this studio in Shanghai, you will be a key member of the team in your efforts to prototype FX for the game, develop assets and particle effects for the game, and a whole lot more! 

This studio is a world leading creator and publisher of entertainment with an impressive portfolio of working with world-renowned brands and a passionate and dedicated team, working on the cutting-edge of gaming with 25 years of success, this studio is a great one to become a part of. 

Senior/Lead Special Effects Artist responsibilities: 

• Assist in setting visual standards for the project 
• Strive to achieve visual effects set out with Artists, Designers and Programmers 
• Prototype and implement FX in the game 
• Develop game assets such as geometry, full screen and surface shader effects 
• Create and optimise particle effects (wind, rain, explosions, smoke, fire, etc.) 

Key requirements for this role in Shanghai: 

• Extensive prior experience in the games industry (or similar) 
• Have worked on one or more shipped product on a next generation platform as an SFX artist 
• Strong Houdini skills 
• Skilled in 3D and 2D software such as Maya, 3DX Max, Photoshop, or similar 
• Experience working in a game engine or realtime FX software 
• Understanding of a range of artistic styles 
• Strong sense of scale, detail, form and texture 

If you like the sound of this role and want to know more, get in touch with Forrest on fh@skillsearch.com or apply through the form below now. 

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Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.