VFX Artist
OVERVIEW

Rare is a one-of-a-kind game studio where we create the kind of games the world doesn't have, games that are uniquely Rare! Working here offers opportunities unlike anywhere else. You'll be providing players with unforgettable shared experiences in games loved by millions worldwide. Our pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is still going strong - and alongside that we're busy creating our next magical world, Everwild, announced in 2019 to a global audience.

We strive to make Rare an amazing place to work, embracing a culture of respect and building a supportive environment for our developers. Our custom-built Twycross studio is situated in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, with plenty of room for us to grow. Studio benefits are catered to making life easier for staff, including flexible working, a bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension package, private healthcare, mental health initiatives and free events for employees and their families.

By joining Rare, you'll be joining one of the finest studios in the industry with support from the wider Xbox Game Studios network. We're always on the lookout for exceptional people who can bring their expertise and unique thinking to help make our team even stronger!

ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate VFX Artist to join our team at Rare. We want to hear from people who have a passion for solving difficult challenges, a thirst for innovation and a drive for just making the best games possible.

Working with the respective Art teams and engineering disciplines, you will be involved in content creation and work collaboratively on innovative features with Technical Artists and Engineers, whilst always searching for ways we can improve.

If you have the skills and passion we are looking for and, most importantly, want to be part of something special, we want to hear from you!


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Create high-quality in-game visual effects that work well with the visual direction of the game whilst staying within frame performance and time constraints.
• Create VFX from concept to completion for different gameplay features and events.
• Work collaboratively with the Art, Design and Engineering disciplines to support and resolve artistic challenges.


REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• A professional portfolio or VFX blog.
• Prior experience as a VFX Artist for a game or film production.
• Good knowledge of content creation packages (Houdini, Maya, After Effects etc.)
• A strong eye for quality.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Effective time and team management skills to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.


DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent artistic ability.
• Excellent eye for quality control and detail.
• A broad technical understanding with the capacity to learn and utilise new skills quickly.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or equivalent is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well-organised and proactive.
• Able to take and interpret direction and criticism as well as constructively critique the work of others.