Principal VFX Artist

Principal VFX Artist

Our Montreal team is growing and we are looking for a Principal VFX Artist to help us lay the groundwork for our stylized original project in UE5 and lead a team of talented VFX artists to create universes together!

You will work closely with the art direction, manage the VFX team, and assign tasks. If you have an excellent team spirit, like to get involved, and are looking for an exceptional opportunity to leave your mark on a brand-new IP, join us!

What you will do:

• Act as a liaison for all things related to visual effects (environments, gameplay, etc.)
• Plan, organize, and distribute tasks within the team; notably using software such as JIRA to track progress and interdependencies
• Supervise and scope VFX assets, preparing them so that the team and outsourcing partners can work on them.
• Work closely with directors to contribute to maintaining the art direction throughout the project
• Collaborate with all other departments within our cross-disciplinary approach to ensure the maintenance of optimal visual quality, maximum optimization, and the best pipeline throughout production
• Contribute to setting up the outsourcing pipeline for VFX elements
• Be a role model, driven by the desire to help others succeed with a positive attitude; inspire, mentor, and manage the VFX team
• Document and share your knowledge regularly and freely with other team members
• Participate proactively in recruitment for the department
• Support the creation of assets as a secondary priority task

The skills we are looking for:

• At least one shipped AAA title as a VFX Artist
• At least 6 years of experience as a VFX Artist or equivalent with a AAA game engine
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools and workflows, such as 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing your skills and passion for stylized VFX elements
• Open-mindedness to try new things and explore different styles.
• Experience in the full game development cycle (from pre-production to shipping)
• Entrepreneurial spirit that motivates you to move things forward in a growing studio and a willingness to always do better.
• Experience with Unreal Engine in game development is a plus
• Experience with JIRA or other task-tracking software is a plus

Why we might be the perfect company for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of creating a new international game team in the heart of Montreal, benefiting from the richness of its members' diversity and cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

We also offer:

• Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day 1;
• Transportation and meal allowance;
• Referral bonus;
• RRSP with employer contribution.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique start-up atmosphere, and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!

Principal VFX Artist

Our team in Montreal is growing and we are looking for a Principal VFX Artist to help us lay the groundwork for our stylized original project in UE5 and lead a team of great VFX Artists creating worlds together!

You will work closely towards the established Art Direction, manage and task the VFX Team. If you have a great collaborative spirit, like to get involved and look for an exceptional opportunity to leave your mark on a completely new IP, come join us!

What will you be doing:

• Serve as liaison for all things VFX (Environment, Gameplay, etc.)
• Plan, organize and task work for the team; including using software such as JIRA to track the progress and dependencies
• Supervise and scope the VFX assets, prepare them for the team and outsourcing to work on.
• Work closely with the Directors to assist in maintaining Art Direction throughout the project
• Collaborate with all other departments in our cross-discipline approach to ensure we maintain the highest visual quality, optimization and the best pipeline throughout production
• Assist in setting up the outsourcing pipeline for the VFX Assets
• Be a role model with the drive to help others succeed with a positive attitude

inspire, mentor, and manage the VFX Team

• Document and share your knowledge often and freely with other members of the team
• Proactively assist with the recruitment for the department
• Support the creation of assets as a lower priority task

The skills we’re looking for:

• 1+ shipped AAA title as a VFX Artist
• 6+ years of experience as VFX Artist or equivalent with a AAA game engine
• Knowledge of industry standard tools and workflows, such as 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini.
• Extensive Portfolio that highlights your skills and passion for the Stylized VFX Assets
• Openness to try new things and explore different styles.
• Experience in full game development cycle (Pre-Production to Shipped)
• Entrepreneurial spirit that motivates you to move the needle forward in a fresh studio and the drive to do things better.
• Unreal Engine experience in Game Development is a plus
• JIRA or other task tracking software experience is a plus

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We are Highdive, a NetEase Games ThunderFire development studio from Montreal. Bond by no borders, we create games that let us dive into pure emotions, together.

We also offer:

• Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one,

• Transportation and meal allowance,

• Referral bonus,

• RRSP with employer contribution.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique ‘Start-Up Atmosphere’ and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!

Justification des exigences linguistiques

NetEase s'engage à favoriser un environnement de travail francophone pour ses employés au Québec. Tous les efforts ont été faits pour éviter d'exiger une langue autre que le français pour ce poste.

Cependant, la maîtrise de l'anglais est essentielle pour ce poste, car l'employé devra communiquer régulièrement avec des collègues et des parties prenantes situés à l'extérieur du Québec, où l'anglais est la principale langue de communication entre les bureaux.

Language Requirement Justification

NetEase is committed to supporting a French-speaking workenvironment for its employees in Quebec. Every effort has been made to avoidrequiring a language other than French for this position.

However, proficiency in English is essential for thisrole because the employee will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues and stakeholders located outside Quebec, where English is theprimary language of communication between offices.