Experienced VFX Arist

Codemasters racing and action titles are pushing the limits of realism when it comes to smoke, fire, explosions, waterfalls and other particle effects. Lots of investment has been made in innovative technology to make the creative visions possible We are currently looking for an Experienced VFX Artist with a burning desire for building cool effects, with previous experience in previous game particle systems.

General Overview of the position:

Design, produce, implement, and document art assets to the required standards and assist in agreeing timescales with the Line Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Design Art Assets
-Working from requirements delegated by Line Manager, develop a detailed specification. To be agreed and signed off by Line Manager.
-Working with the agreed specification develop a schedule, in conjunction with Line Manager, for Implementation and Test.
-Identify and report additional tasks over and above the delegated work, that will aid the projects schedule and/ or quality.

Implementation and Testing of Art Assets
-Working from agreed specification and schedule, implement art assets to the required standard.
-Ensure all art assets are produced in line with the projects agreed standards.
-Report progress to Line Manager and inform them of any implementation issues promptly.
-Test all art assets against specification, to ensure they perform as required.
-Fix any bugs identified in owned art assets, either through own testing or by QA.
-Assist in fixing bugs across the project
-Working with other team members to resolve issues identified in implementation.

Documentation
-Ensure all art assets are documented in line with relevant procedures.
-Ensure scheduling documentation is up to date against targets.
-Ensure any tools and processes designed for use by a customer, are fully documented in a useable help file.