Company Description
Senior VFX Artist - Remote
Project: Dagger
Department: Art
Location: Remote
Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios
with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from
offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world
thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as
Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of
the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are
expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is
our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger
are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one
project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology –
Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the
Group's portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim
to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking
talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games
for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect
your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the
industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Dagger is a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed
by our North American team supported by PCF's European studios.
Job Description
Creating a variety of vfx, ranging from physical and magical attacks,
environmental, cinematic, reactions (footsteps, impacts, damage
communication, etc)
Working with the VFX Lead and VFX team to create gameplay effects that
make the world feel exciting, and that give the player necessary gameplay
feedback
Working with the lighting department to create atmosphere, a sense of
depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette
Collaborate with our Art Director to gather feedback about your work
Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the
engineers to expand the vfx toolset
Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are
built in the most efficient way possible
Using every tool at your disposal to create effects for the game
(traditional particles, pixel shaders and vertex shaders for animated
materials, baked physics simulations, stock animation, etc.)
Qualifications
A critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real world objects
and visual effects
Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating vfx
animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)
An understanding of the constraints of real-time vfx is critical
Experience creating pixel and vertex shaders
Ability to create all source art needed for vfx (textures, geometry,
flipbooks, normal maps, etc.)
Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further
Ability to collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Programmers to work
through artistic and technical challenges
Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques
High work ethic and self motivated
Passion for Games
You have shipped a AAA game or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of video game industry experience in a related position
Experience working with Unreal Engine is ideal
HLSL shader creation experience is a plus
Additional Information
What we offer:
U.S.
100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of
employment.
401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as
other benefits provided.
Canada
Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of
claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family
coverage).
Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Poland:
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and
their families (Signal Iduna).
MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited
access to.
In-company Polish and English language classes.
Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan
for members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
UK
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for
PCF's employees and their families.
Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Online Polish and English language classes.
Access to the pension scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
