Senior VFX Artist [Rainbow Six]

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Company Description

Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 450 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch.  

Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands.

To find out more, please visit our website:  http://www.ubisoftgroup.com  or our WeChat account (UBISOFT育碧or 育碧招聘).

育碧成都自2008年建立后已成为中国西部地区主要游戏研发工作室之一，并拥有超过450名员工致力于研发育碧旗下的经典游戏。我们与其他育碧工作室合作研发了多个AAA游戏，如《刺客信条》、《碧海黑帆》及《荣耀战魂》。同时我们也致力于自主研发休闲类游戏，如《疯狂兔子：奇遇派对》以及将多款育碧经典游戏移植到Switch平台。

同时，育碧成都工作室也是研发前沿性技术的领军者，其“Games As A Service  (GAAS)” 的理念带领企业不断推陈出新。成都工作室的技术团队开发的产品被运用于育碧旗下众多知名游戏品牌，有效协助研发团队基于科学数据做出准确决策。

想要了解更多，敬请点击 http://www.ubisoftgroup.com ，或关注我们的微信公众号（“UBISOFT育碧”以及“育碧招聘”）。

Job Description

Your role

As a Visual Effects (VFX) Artist, you will work closely with the Art Director, Lead Artist, and Project Manager to develop visual effects in accordance with the project's artistic style and technical constraints. Your responsibilities will include participating in creating VFX assets, establishing quality benchmarks for visual effects, and constructing the VFX production pipeline for the project. You will be expected to continuously optimize workflows to ensure both production efficiency and output quality. Additionally, you will serve as the primary VFX liaison in cross-team collaborations, playing a pivotal role in facilitating communication and coordination across different departments.

What you will do

·  Produce high-quality VFX assets  that align with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements, including but not limited to:
·  Character-themed skin effects
·  Character close-up effects
·  Weapon inspection/reload effects
·  Environmental effects
·  Document and refine VFX workflows , establish and continuously optimize the project’s VFX production pipeline.
·  Collaborate with animation, modeling, and concept art teams  to provide VFX solutions and recommendations at different production stages, ensuring effective implementation.
·  Work with the Product Manager  to prioritize, manage, and plan daily VFX production tasks.
·  Anticipate potential risks  in VFX production based on project timelines, assist in risk assessment, and develop mitigation strategies.
·  Oversee quality control  for internally and externally sourced VFX assets, ensuring they meet the project’s artistic direction, technical constraints, and deadlines.
·  Collaborate closely with the design team  to understand and fulfill commercial requirements related to VFX, while planning production schedules and assessing associated risks.
·  Partner with the engineering team  to implement technical optimizations for VFX, ensuring stable and smooth in-game performance.

Qualifications

What you should be equipped with

·  Solid artistic foundation with a clear and accurate understanding of AAA and photorealistic game production pipelines.
·  Passionate and enthusiastic about the gaming industry.
·  Proven ability to create high-quality, performance-optimized VFX assets across various styles and themes.
·  Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software, including but not limited to  Houdini, Embergen, After Effects, Animate, 3ds Max, and Photoshop .
·  Expertise in multiple VFX implementation techniques, such as  particle systems, UV animation effects , and other relevant methodologies.
·  Strong learning agility, capable of establishing and maintaining production pipelines.
·  Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive mindset, ensuring efficient teamwork across disciplines (engineering, art, design, etc.).
·  Strong written and verbal English proficiency (spoken English is a plus).

Additional Information

·  Proven experience as a core contributor to VFX asset production in successfully launched realistic FPS titles.
·  Experience working on shipped AAA games is a strong plus.
·  Fluent English communication skills (both written and verbal).
·  FPS gaming enthusiasts preferred, particularly those familiar with Rainbow Six Siege.