Senior Game Artist

About the role

This role focuses on the execution of visual effects across a range of styles, from realistic to stylized. The Senior Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-resolution 2D and 3D assets, including environments, and developing particle effects using both 2D and 3D systems. A key aspect of the work involves animating 3D and 2D environments using tools like 3ds Max, Blender, and After Effects, ensuring all visual elements align with the creative vision of the games.

Collaboration is central to this position, requiring close work with the Art Director, other Artists, and Programmers to deliver VFX. The artist will also communicate with design, animation, and studio design departments to maintain high visual quality and gameplay standards. Organizing project assets within software and server directories is another important task, along with creating clear static and animated concepts for production.

Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality visual effects and assets while effectively managing multiple projects and deadlines. The Senior Game Artist is expected to operate with focus, prioritize tasks, and maintain flexibility while handling frequent interruptions. A proactive approach to problem-solving, a willingness to learn new software, and the ability to work independently are also crucial for thriving in this fast-paced environment.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $103,500 to $166,750 USD.

Skills that matter here

• 3ds Max: This tool is used for creating and animating 3D environments, and for developing shaders and materials.
• Blender: The role requires using Blender for creating and animating 3D and 2D environments.
• Corona Render: This rendering engine is utilized for creating 3D environments within 3ds Max.
• After Effects: After Effects is used for creating and animating 2D environments and for post-production processes.
• Houdini: Experience with Houdini is expected for developing visual effects and particle systems.
• Photoshop: Photoshop is an industry-standard tool for creating and refining 2D assets and textures.

Who this role suits

• A person with at least 3-5 years of VFX experience, demonstrating a history of project leadership and creative thinking.
• Someone who is highly organized, resourceful, and dependable, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• An individual who is a proactive problem solver, eager to learn new processes and software, and welcomes constructive feedback.
• A detail-oriented professional with a strong sense of aesthetics and design principles, and excellent communication skills.

From the employer

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute on a range of visual effects styles, from realistic to stylized.
• Work closely with the Art Director, Artists, and Programmers to create and deliver VFX that embodies the creative vision of our games.
• Organize project assets within software and server directories.
• Create easy to understand static and animated concepts for production.
• Create high-resolution 3D and 2D assets.
• Create & animate 3D and 2D environments using 3ds Max (Corona render), Blender, After Effects.
• Create high fidelity particle effects, utilizing 3D and 2D particle systems.
• Collaborate with design, animation, and studio design departments to meet the highest visual quality and gameplay standards.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with game designers, producers, and the art department.
• Bring an excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and spirit that welcomes constructive feedback.
• Work with Windows-based computers.
• Learn new processes and software as needed.
• Operate with focus, prioritize and work on various projects and deadlines with frequent interruptions while maintaining flexibility and quality.

What We Ask of You

• Must have at least 3-5+ years’ experience in VFX.
• History of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and dependable with communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise judgment and discretion in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be willing to take and follow directions.
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Proven proactive problem solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Trustworthy with the ability to maintain a high level of discretion.
• Interest in new technology and an ability to approach complex projects from an innovative viewpoint.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and design principles.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Experience using industry-standard 3D and 2D content creation tools (Blender, 3ds Max, Corona Render, Houdini, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Media Encoder, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of 3ds Max.
• Strong knowledge of animation principles.
• Strong understanding of realistic lighting principles.
• High professionality in 3D and 2D motion graphic animation, shader and material development, lighting, rendering, and camera animation.
• Good understanding of character and hard surface asset animation.
• Understanding of file format exporting (MOV, MP4, TARGA, PNG sequence, output channels).
• Understanding of frame rates for movies, animations, and game engines.
• Knowledge of post-production process.

What We Offer in Exchange

• Private health insurance
• Gym membership
• Real career growth (we promote from within — no gatekeeping here)
• Grow with ARRISE | Learning Hub—personalized learning, gamified growth, and endless career development at your fingertips.
• Benefits
• Private Health Insurance
• Free Gym/Sports Card
• Learning Hub