High Voltage Software has been the leading independent game development studio in the Midwest for over 20 years. Our tenure in the games industry has rewarded us with an impeccable pedigree of over 70 shipped titles. Our company is a dedicated team focused on delivering the best products in our industry. At High Voltage Software, we give our team members the opportunity to have an impact on our games as well as provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ambition and creativity are not just encouraged, they’re expected.
Do you love video games? Is your favorite part of a game the flashy magic summons or gigantic explosions? A VFX Artist is some one who’s responsible for creating everything from rain to explosions, magic summons to health pickups, splashes to vampires turning to dust, and bullets flying to glowing eyes.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Work closely with Production, Art, and Development to define creative vision and feasibility
• Create real-time effects for current and next-gen games
• Ability to work both independently and with other team members within deadline situations
• Ability to create VFX in different styles ranging from cartoon to hyper-realistic
• Be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Review and research games similar to your project
• Gather reference material
• Follow team’s workflow procedures
• Report to Lead Artist
• Follow direction given by the Lead Artist
• Voice your ideas and suggestions to Lead Artist
• Attend team meetings
• Other duties assigned as necessary
Qualifications:
• Strong gaming knowledge a must, must play games
• Good communication skills including verbal and written skills are required
• Must be able to work well within a team environment
• Must display a good balance of artistic and technical skills
• Must have good organizational skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• To apply send resumes to jobs@high-voltage.com