<div><div>Established in 2007, Sumo Video Games is one of India’s leading video game developers. We work hand in hand with Sumo Digital’s UK studios to build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. </div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are expanding our core team and looking out for experienced VFX Artists to join our highly skilled team in Sumo Pune. To qualify for this role, you must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation, with an exceptional ability to create, out of the box dazzling visual effects that can create a fully immersive experience for our players. You should have an excellent eye for detail with a creative flair and stylistic versatility along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate on artistic and technical aspects with all the other disciplines involved in developing the game.</div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work on the complete VFX pipeline from concept design to final polished result in the game</li><li>Excellent knowledge to combine aesthetics and physics to create VFX</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement VFX</li><li>Ensure that your design fits well into the VFX budget set for the game</li><li>Comply with technical challenges to achieve the best performance for VFX in the game</li><li>Create technical documentation and prototypes for your VFX design</li><li>Be on par with current and emerging visual effects trends and technology </li><li>Minimum 3 years of production experience working on AAA games or film</li><li>Experience in Unreal 4 would be an advantage</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Our Studio is unique in India, giving our staff the opportunity to work directly on all leading gaming platforms, at every stage of game development.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being part of Sumo's Pune studio is a rewarding experience, one that requires dedication, a strong sense of ownership over your work and an overwhelming enthusiasm for the games you work on. </div><div><br /></div><div>In return we offer competitive salary, flexi-time &amp; benefits, and excellent working environment and most importantly we will give you the room to be yourself and live your passion.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, we provide relocation reimbursement from other cities, a performance-linked bonus in addition to the fixed salary, opportunities to attend industry conferences and a complete and all-encompassing medical insurance package for our employees and their children.</div><div><br /></div><div>Come join the team.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Following the incredible success of Sumo Pune, which since its founding in 2007 has grown to over 150 talented team members across a myriad of disciplines, Sumo Digital is opening a new studio in Bangalore to support the development of some of the most exciting video game projects in the world. </div><div> </div><div>Sumo Bangalore is a new studio that will play a key part in the co-development of multiple AAA console titles across Sumo Group. We are looking to hire key specialists across Art and Engineering to join the Sumo India family.  </div><div> </div><div>As a Sumo Digital studio, Sumo Bangalore joins an award-winning family of international studios. Previous titles developed by Sumo Digital include the BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder. </div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div><div>We’d love for you to join us as we continue our journey with the launch of Sumo Bangalore. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Technical Animator acts as a bridge between the artists, animators and programmers, ensuring the art content and features are easily integrated into the game, while respecting the artistic vision and technical constraints of the project. You will be supporting the animation lead while innovating animation systems and activities. Working closely with animators, riggers, designers, and programmers, they will be handling mocap data, animation rigs, physics rigs, animation trees and dynamic objects. In this role, you will follow, refine or establish pipelines for both conventional and innovative features.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work with the animation team to define, create and maintain the animation pipeline.</li><li>Work with modelers, animators and programmers to setup 3D art and bring it into the engine.</li><li>Develop 3D art pipeline tools and extensions with an eye towards usability and efficiency.</li><li>Support artists and engineers in the use of the 3D art pipeline and user-facing engine tools.</li><li>Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers regarding asset performance and validation.</li><li>Review creative processes and identify opportunities for tool improvements.</li><li>Design and support complex character, facial, costumes and weapon rigs/skin using 3D tools (Maya/max preferable)</li><li>Solve challenging technical issues in the 3D asset pipeline, 2D asset pipeline would be plus</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and testers to diagnose and resolve in-game problems.</li><li>Create custom tools and scripts to increase the productivity and efficiency of the animation team. 3D tool to game engine (Maya/max preferably)</li><li>Inspire and empower the art team to optimize their processes.</li><li>Collaborate with partner studios to share technology and best practices.</li><li>Assist in planning and scheduling of animation work</li><li>Research and share knowledge of existing engines and animation packages within the industry</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Qualification &amp; Skills:</h3><ul><ul><li>Minimum 5-year experience in a digital art animation pipeline as technical animator ideally in the video game industry</li><li>Expert in Rigging/Skinning in 3D art tools and blend shape implementation. 2D rig/skin would be plus (Maya/max preferable)</li><li>Experience in a full digital art content creation pipeline (Knowledge of high and low-poly modelling, Skinning, Rigging, Exporting etc.)</li><li>Ability to create/work with technical specification doc</li><li>Experience working with animation rigs, physics rigs and physic systems for rigid/soft bodies, hair and cloth</li><li>Experienced developing custom tools for Digital Content Creation tools (Maya/Max preferable)</li><li>Experience in Unreal animation pipeline, Unity would be plus</li><li>Knowledge of a high-level coding language. (Python, C#, C++, etc.)</li><li>The number and variety of tech-art areas of interest in your past activity is also important</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Good artistic and anatomical skills (proportion, color, composition, form);</li><li>An exceptional eye for detail.</li><li>Highly self-motivated and collaborative</li><li>Constantly striving to learn and improve your skills</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b> </div><div>·  Flexible working hours </div><div>·  Group Health Insurance Policy – Self, spouse and children covered up to 6 Lacs.  </div><div>· Term Insurance – 4 times of current CTC </div><div>·  21 days of paid holidays with four statutory days,  </div><div>·  Five Learning days each year, </div><div>·  4-weeks paternity leave, 6 Months Maternity leave.  </div><div>·  Arrangements for bereavement, adoption and sabbaticals etc.  </div><div>·  Monthly snacks amount top-up to your Sodexo card. </div><div>·  Competitive bonuses </div><div>·  Relocation Assistance </div><div>·  Industry-leading recruitment Referral Scheme </div><div>·  Special Occasion Celebration &amp; Celebration vouchers </div><div>·  Timely care packages </div><div>·  Regular socials including: Movie nights, online watch parties, dinner parties, an invite to the much-loved ‘Sumo Big Day Out’ for you and your family.  </div><div>·  Employee Assistance program </div><div>·  Gaming Events and activities include team lunch/ team dinner. </div><div>·  Recognition of service length awards. </div><div> </div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b> </div><div>At Sumo Digital, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.  </div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.   </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Following the incredible success of Sumo Pune, which since its founding in 2007 has grown to over 150 talented team members across a myriad of disciplines, Sumo Digital is opening a new studio in Bangalore to support the development of some of the most exciting video game projects in the world. </div><div> </div><div>Sumo Bangalore is a new studio that will play a key part in the co-development of multiple AAA console titles across Sumo Group. We are looking to hire key specialists across Art and Engineering to join the Sumo India family.  </div><div> </div><div>As a Sumo Digital studio, Sumo Bangalore joins an award-winning family of international studios. Previous titles developed by Sumo Digital include the BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder. </div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div><div>We’d love for you to join us as we continue our journey with the launch of Sumo Bangalore. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Video Games Bangalore, India is looking for a passionate Senior Animator who aspires to create realistic and stylized animations alongside Sumo’s other studios based in the UK. You will be key in helping bring life to the world of games, working on of some of our world class AAA projects across major consoles.</div></div><div><div><h3>As a Senior Animator at Sumo, you will be required to:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with the Lead Animator and other project animators to deliver high quality animations</li><li>Ensure Animations are created following the outlined art direction, within the agreed production deadlines whilst conforming to required technical specifications</li><li>Collaborate and communicate daily and weekly with project teams in the UK</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Have strong commercial experience creating animations for console games</li><li>Demonstrate through their portfolio solid in game animations illustrating a clear understanding of the various animation principles</li><li>Be highly skilled in all areas of 3D animation and have strong understanding of animation principles.</li><li>Have excellent knowledge of Maya, Max, or Motion Builder</li><li>Be a quick learner and master new tools, process and pipelines</li><li>Show working experience of game engines such as Unreal and Unity</li><li>Have excellent communication skills to communicate internally in teams and externally to UK project teams.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b> </div><div>·  Flexible working hours </div><div>·  Group Health Insurance Policy – Self, spouse and children covered up to 6 Lacs.  </div><div>· Term Insurance – 4 times of current CTC </div><div>·  21 days of paid holidays with four statutory days,  </div><div>·  Five Learning days each year, </div><div>·  4-weeks paternity leave, 6 Months Maternity leave.  </div><div>·  Arrangements for bereavement, adoption and sabbaticals etc.  </div><div>·  Monthly snacks amount top-up to your Sodexo card. </div><div>·  Competitive bonuses </div><div>·  Relocation Assistance </div><div>·  Industry-leading recruitment Referral Scheme </div><div>·  Special Occasion Celebration &amp; Celebration vouchers </div><div>·  Timely care packages </div><div>·  Regular socials including: Movie nights, online watch parties, dinner parties, an invite to the much-loved ‘Sumo Big Day Out’ for you and your family.  </div><div>·  Employee Assistance program </div><div>·  Gaming Events and activities include team lunch/ team dinner. </div><div>·  Recognition of service length awards. </div><div> </div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b> </div><div>At Sumo Digital, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.  </div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.   </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>The Chinese Room has established a reputation as one of the most creative and exciting studios in the UK. We’re proud to be internationally recognised as pioneers of storytelling with a flair for creating atmospheric, rich and imaginative games. </div><div><br /></div><div>As a Sumo Digital studio, The Chinese Room is built on passion, on finding amazing people and letting them shine. It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us! </div><div><br /></div><div>The Chinese Room is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic people, although sometimes, some groups are still under-represented. We are working to remove obstacles that can make it difficult for those groups to progress their careers in the games industry. We welcome applications from under-represented people in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to women, BAME, older people and those from working-class backgrounds.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ The Chinese Room</b></div><div> </div><div>The Chinese Room is looking to expand our core teams experience and has a fantastic opportunity for a VFX artist.</div><div> </div><div>As a candidate you must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation, with the ability to create dazzling effects, within technical restrictions and that aid in gameplay immersion.</div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will have a history of demonstrating an exceptional eye for detail, creative flair, stylistic versatility and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate on artistic and technical aspects with other team disciplines.</div><div> </div><div>If you can produce VFX from the magical to the mundane, from the stylistic to the realistic, from the current gen to the next gen, we have the right team, the right opportunity and a wide variety of game genres for you to work in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ideally, the role would be home-based with a hotdesk available in the Brighton studio as required.</div></div><div><div><h3>Within this role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Use your command over aesthetics and physics to create real world VFX;</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement those VFX;</li><li>Take ownership and responsibility of your output;</li><li>Willingness to muck-in, and will support other team members;</li><li>Optimize your VFX to budget, test, measure and strive to improve performance;</li><li>Contribute to new techniques and workflows;</li><li>Work under direction to create stunning VFX, optimised per platform, across multiple titles</li><li>Create protoypes and pre-visualisation concepts to help establish visual effects direction and workflows</li><li>Collaborate with level design and gameplay teams to create visual effects that support gameplay requirements</li><li>Be up to date on current and emerging visual effect trends and technology </li><li>Create clear and accurate technical documentation regarding VFX production and implementation procedures</li><li>Work with the Graphical Rendering team/Technical Art team in the development and improvement of workflows and technologies to improve visual effect quality and performance.</li><li>Work through all aspects of the VFX pipeline, which includes creating content from concept to final polished result</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>A minimum of 2 years’ experience in VFX </li><li>Expert understanding of real-time VFX authoring tools</li><li>Experience with 3D packages for creating 3D assets</li><li>Strong knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects</li><li>Strong and demonstrable understanding of the Principles of Real Time VFX</li><li>Understanding of VFX impact on console performance</li><li>Highly passionate and self-motivated to create high quality VFX</li><li>The ability to work with various styles of art on multiple projects</li><li>Demo reel required</li><li>Experience with UE4 (Cascade and Niagara)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>We'd also ideally like you to have (although it's not a deal breaker):</h3><ul><ul><li>Very strong problem-solving skills for technically challenging tasks</li><li>Experience in Unity (Shuriken), PopcornFX and other game engines for creating real time VFX</li><li>Experience with fluid dynamics simulation software, such as Houdini and FumeFX, for fire, smoke, fluid and soft/rigid body dynamics</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Our titles include the ground-breaking Dear Esther (2012), cult horror Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (2013), the VR fairy-tale So Let Us Melt (2017) the open-world adventure Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (2015), a PlayStation 4 exclusive that won major awards across the world, and the multi award-winning Little Orpheus (2020). This included an amazing 10 BAFTA nominations and 3 BAFTA wins.</div><div><br /></div><div>We bring our passion and commitment to creating exciting original games to a network of studios renowned for quality and expertise. Being part of the Sumo team enables us to expand and grow in ambition and confidence, taking our reputation for storytelling into new genres. Our most recently announced game, Little Orpheus, is an Apple Arcade exclusive and we’re working on other unannounced ‘AAA’ titles that will further establish our award-winning style and reputation.</div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and the upcoming Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Chinese Room is located in Brighton in the south of England, home to an amazingly vibrant game development scene and a cultural hotspot with fantastic food, arts, music, shopping and sports. The studio is in the city centre, near the beach, and close to the South Downs National Park. Gatwick Airport is only half an hour away from train, and you can be in central London in just over an hour. It’s an easy place to love!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having the opportunity to shine and have a realisable input into the games we create. We’re in the amazing position of building a brand-new team, and creating a studio culture that’s all about passion, respect, diversity, fun and togetherness. We’re looking for people that love what they do and love to share their enthusiasm with each other.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sumo Newcastle joined the Sumo Digital family in January of 2018. As a former CCP Games studio, we have a solid history of cutting-edge development, and now with Sumo, a spectacular future of ‘AAA’ game development for some of the biggest and best publishers in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Newcastle has an amazing opportunity for a highly talented VFX artist, as it looks to expand its highly skilled and experienced team.</div><div> </div><div>As a candidate you must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation, with the ability to create dazzling effects within technical restrictions and that aid in gameplay immersion.</div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will have a history of demonstrating an exceptional eye for detail, creative flair, stylistic versatility and the ability to communicate and collaborate on artistic and technical aspects with other team disciplines.</div><div> </div><div>If you have a passion for creating VFX and would like to work within a highly collaborative and open team, then we have the right opportunity for you to improve and expand your skills in a very supportive environment.</div></div><div><div><h3> Within this role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work under direction to create stunning VFX, optimised per platform, across multiple titles and art styles.</li><li>Responsibility for all aspects of the VFX pipeline, from initial concept, right the way through to final in-game polish.</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists and coders to design and implement VFX which will not only enrich the game world, but also support gameplay requirements.</li><li>Work with the Graphical Rendering team/Technical Art team in the development and improvement of workflows and technologies to improve visual effect quality and performance.</li><li>Be up to date on current and emerging visual effect trends and technology so you can contribute to new techniques and workflows.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements:</h3><ul><ul><li>2+ years experience in Real Time VFX for video games.</li><li>Shipped at least one AAA title.</li><li>Experience in UE4.</li><li>Demo reel required</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What We Offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>·               Annual Bonus &amp; Annual Salary Reviews</div><div>·               Electric Car Scheme</div><div>·               Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme</div><div>·               Flexible Working   </div><div>·               27 Days Holiday, including your birthday a duvet day and Christmas</div><div>·               Holiday ‘buy and sell’ scheme</div><div>·               5 Paid Learning Days, including 1 volunteer day per year</div><div>·               Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses, The Gnomen Workshop, GDC Vault and more </div><div>·               Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay </div><div>·               Free Life Assurance - 4x Salary</div><div>·               Free Income Protection Scheme -up to 75%</div><div>·               Free Dental Insurance</div><div>·               Supportive Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7/365 helpline &amp; app</div><div>·               Access remote GP, Mental Health, Physio appointments &amp; medical second opinions</div><div>·               Additional flexible benefits scheme </div><div>·               Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>·               Mental Health First Aiders</div><div>·               Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>·               Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div>·               Long service &amp; project completion awards</div><div>·               Wrap Parties</div><div>·               Alternative Travel Prize Draw</div><div>·               The Sumo GameJam</div><div>·               Great family events</div><div>·               Studio clubs, inc. running, board games, film…</div><div>·               Life Drawing</div><div>·               Yoga Classes</div><div>·               Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·               Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div>·               Career Development       </div><div>·               Relocation Support to the UK</div><div>·               Visa Sponsorship</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div>At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About The Sumo Newcastle Studio:</b></div><div>Sumo Digital is one of the UK's most prolific game developers, enjoying over fifteen years of stability and growth. We have UK studios in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leamington Spa, The Chinese Room in Brighton and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with Sumo Video Games in Pune, India. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary annual Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are proud to be in the North-East of England, in our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Riga. Newcastle was voted the number one place that travellers should visit in 2018 by Rough Guide and has everything that a major European city has to offer; culture, heritage, lively bars and fantastic retail. It is an exciting cosmopolitan city while also boasting plenty of beautiful outdoor space including several beaches less than an hour’s drive away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built on every team member having the opportunity to shine and have real, meaningful input into the games that we create. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and sociable team who regularly partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime and after-work clubs, and charity fundraising events.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div><b>About Lab42 </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Lab42 is a best-in-class cross-platform game developer based in the UK. Our headcount has grown with fantastic, experienced people supported by a veteran management team with backgrounds from Activision, Codemasters and EA.  </div><div> </div><div>We developed the officially licensed photo-realistic, sports/simulation Snooker19 with World Snooker for all major Consoles and PC. That’s in addition to providing a range of development services and special projects to a growing client list which features Paradox, Sega, Codemasters and Curve Digital. </div><div> </div><div>Lab42 is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic people, although sometimes, some groups are still under-represented. We are working to remove obstacles that can make it difficult for those groups to progress their careers in the games industry. We welcome applications from under-represented people in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to BAME, LGBQT+, women, people with physical disabilities, neurodiversity or mental health issues, and parents or carers.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Lab42</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for a VFX artist to expand our team here at Lab42. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will be primarily porting work and modifying existing VFX to run well on new platforms. There will also be future opportunities to work on exciting new IPs!</div><div><br /></div><div>You must be passionate about all aspects of VFX design and implementation.  From fluid and effects simulation and baking down to particle optimization in engine whilst also having a history of VFX creation and a keen interest in the technical aspects of their implementation.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have a passion for VFX and wish to develop your skills further collaborating across multiple projects in a supportive environment, then this is the right opportunity for you. </div></div><div><div><h3>Within this role you will: </h3><ul><ul><li>Work under direction to create stunning VFX, optimised per platform, across multiple titles and art styles. </li><li>Take responsibility for all aspects of the VFX pipeline, from initial concept, right the way through to final in-game polish. </li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists, and coders to design and implement VFX which will not only enrich the game world, but also support gameplay requirements. </li><li>Work with the Graphical Rendering team/Technical Art team in the development and improvement of workflows and technologies to improve visual effect quality and performance. </li><li>Be up to date on current and emerging visual effect trends and technology so you can contribute to new techniques and workflows. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements: </h3><ul><ul><li>1-2 years of experience working in game development </li><li>A Portfolio demonstrating VFX (Demo reel required) </li><li>Experience in an engine (e.g., UE4/Unity) </li><li>Experience in a DCC tool creating an effect from scratch (in Adobe/Autodesk etc) </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What We Offer:</b></div><div>·               Annual Bonus &amp; Annual Salary Reviews</div><div>·               Electric car scheme</div><div>·               Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme</div><div>·               Flexible Working   </div><div>·               27 Days Holiday, including your birthday a duvet day and Christmas</div><div>·               Holiday ‘buy and sell’ scheme</div><div>·               5 Paid Learning Days, including 1 volunteer day per year</div><div>·               Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses, The Gnomen Workshop, GDC Vault and more </div><div>·               Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay </div><div>·               Free Life Assurance - 4x Salary</div><div>·               Free Income Protection Scheme -up to 75%</div><div>·               Free Dental Insurance</div><div>·               Supportive Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7/365 helpline &amp; app</div><div>·               Access remote GP, Mental Health, Physio appointments &amp; medical second opinions</div><div>·               Additional flexible benefits scheme </div><div>·               Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>·               Mental Health First Aiders</div><div>·               Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>·               Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div>·               Long service &amp; project completion awards</div><div>·               Wrap Parties</div><div>·               Alternative Travel Prize Draw</div><div>·               The Sumo GameJam</div><div>·               Great family events</div><div>·               Studio clubs, inc. running, board games, film…</div><div>·               Life Drawing</div><div>·               Yoga Classes</div><div>·               Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·               Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div>·               Career Development       </div><div>·               Relocation Support to the UK</div><div>·               Visa Sponsorship</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Why should you work at Lab42?  </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Lab42 was formed with just one developer, and we have grown organically over the last five years. Now part of the Sumo Group we’re based in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa; a thriving town with a bustling game-development scene.</div><div> </div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of the Sumo family, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!</div><div> </div><div>We are a small, dedicated bunch with experience, drive, passion and creativity. Lab42 has a flexible working environment that make this a relaxed and friendly place to work. By prioritising the happiness and wellbeing of our staff we have been able to hire many industry veterans, and we are proud to have one of the lowest rates of staff attrition in game development. </div><div> </div><div>On application, please include your current CV and any relevant portfolio content. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our client is a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their new IP (AAA console based on UE4) They are on the lookout for a Senior VFX Artist to create ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive. You will be joining an ambitious team that consistently ships innovative AAA action games.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3><ul><ul><li>Following the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in process of VFX creation</li><li>Translating concept art and any other available game design documents into a prototype and implement it as a real-time VFX in-game engine</li><li>Creating ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive</li><li>Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments</li><li>Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that gives the player necessary gameplay feedback</li><li>Working with the lighting department to create an atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette</li><li>Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material</li><li>Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the VFX toolset</li><li>Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible</li><li>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.)</li><li>Providing R&amp;D projects and pipeline and workflows improvements</li><li>Bug Fixing and describing R&amp;D case studies in the knowledge base</li><li>Looking for feedback and direction after deep self-investigation</li><li>Sharing knowledge with less experienced peers</li><li>Occasionally supporting Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration</li><li><br /></li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS:</h3><ul><ul><li>A minimum of 4+ years of professional experience as a VFX artist in game development</li><li>A critical eye and great feeling for the timing, animation, and motion of real-world objects and visual effects</li><li>Good understanding of color theory and how color affects mood &amp; focal points</li><li>Good experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating VFX animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)</li><li>Strong experience with UE4 tools for VFX creation (of any other similar engine tools)</li><li>Able to take direction and implement feedback</li><li>Solid experience creating pixel and vertex shaders</li><li>Great understanding of the constraints of real-time VFX</li><li>Good skills in the creation of all source art needed for VFX (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)</li><li>Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further</li><li>Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills in English</li><li>Open-minded team player attitude</li><li>Strong work ethic and self-motivated</li><li>Passionate about playing and making video games</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE:</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience working with Unreal Engine</li><li>HLSL shader creation experience</li><li>Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience</li><li>Shipped-title experience</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WHAT THEY OFFER:</h3><ul><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses</li><li>Personal development opportunities and the possibility to work in a multicultural environment</li><li>Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do</li><li>Private health care including dental treatment &amp; MultiSport card</li><li>Business trips and integration events</li><li>Comprehensive assistance in relocation</li><li>Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office</li><li>Free library with a wide range of games and books</li><li>In-company English language classes and Polish lessons for foreigners</li><li>An informal atmosphere, no dress code, no unwanted formalities</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our Client is a multinational game dev studio specializing in mobile and browser games. They have studios in Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Michigan, Krasnodar, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, and Odesa. Their games are currently played by 250 million users across 150 countries.</div><div><br /></div><div>Currently they are looking for a talented<b> VFX Artist</b>. This position encompasses all the stages of development, including generating ideas, sketches and pre-planning stage.</div><div> </div><div>The overall objective and purpose of the role is to create, maintain and optimize particle and post process effects under the guidance of VFX Team Lead.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><ul><li>Create in-engine (Unity) visual effects, supported by a variety of content tools and source assets</li><li>Work with the design team to ensure visual effects enhance the gameplay experience</li><li>Work with the Art Director, Technical-Artist, and Environment Artists to build an effects library  that fits the art style</li><li>Understand advantages and limitations of the technology, and develop strategies for maximizing performance</li><li>Optimize visual effects to meet performance specifications</li><li>Actively seek out and provide feedback within the VFX scope</li><li>Resolve VFX bugs</li><li>Keep up with the latest industry trends by investigating new techniques</li><li>Be a positive and creative force in the team</li><li>Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS</h3><ul><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years Experience in a VFX Artist role </li><li>Significant experience with Unity for game production</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of materials and visual effects for games</li><li>Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development</li><li>Understanding of game production methodologies</li><li>Excellent time management skills.</li><li>Strong communication and active listening skills.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our client is a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their new IP (AAA console based on UE4).</div><div>You will work with a team that consistently ships innovative and over-the-top action games and be the person engaged in the development of AAA products.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3><ul><ul><li>Following the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in process of VFX creation</li><li>Creating ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive</li><li>Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments</li><li>Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that gives the player necessary gameplay feedback</li><li>Working with the lighting department to create an atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette</li><li>Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material</li><li>Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the VFX toolset</li><li>Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible</li><li>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.)</li><li>Looking for feedback and direction after self-investigation</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS:</h3><ul><ul><li>A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience as a VFX artist in game development</li><li>A critical eye and a good feeling for the timing, animation, and motion of real-world objects and visual effects</li><li>Solid understanding of color theory and how color affects mood &amp; focal points</li><li>Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating VFX animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)</li><li>Able to take direction and implement feedback</li><li>Experience with UE4 tools for VFX creation (of any other similar engine tools)</li><li>Experience in creating pixel and vertex shaders</li><li>Good understanding of the constraints of real-time VFX</li><li>Ability to create all source art needed for VFX (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)</li><li>Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further</li><li>Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills in English</li><li>Open-minded team player attitude</li><li>Strong work ethic and self-motivated</li><li>Passionate about playing and making video games</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE:</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience working with Unreal Engine</li><li>HLSL shader creation experience</li><li>Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience</li><li>Shipped-title experience</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WHAT THEY OFFER:</h3><ul><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance–based bonuses</li><li>Personal development opportunities and possibility to work in a multicultural environment</li><li>Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do</li><li>Private health care including dental treatment &amp; MultiSport card</li><li>Business trips and integration events</li><li>Comprehensive assistance in relocation</li><li>Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office</li><li>Free library with a wide range of games and books</li><li>In-company English language classes and Polish lessons for foreigners</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our client, a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their new IP (AAA console/PC shooter) is on the lookout for an experienced Senior VFX Artist to create ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive. You will be joining an ambitious team that consistently ships innovative AAA action games.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3><ul><ul><li>Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments</li><li>Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that give the player necessary gameplay feedback</li><li>Working with the lighting department to create atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette</li><li>Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material</li><li>Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the vfx toolset</li><li>Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible</li><li>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.)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS:</h3><ul><ul><li>A critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real world objects and visual effects</li><li>Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating vfx animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)</li><li>An understanding of the constraints of real-time vfx is critical</li><li>Experience creating pixel and vertex shaders</li><li>Ability to create all source art needed for vfx (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)</li><li>Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further</li><li>Ability to collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Programmers to work through artistic and technical challenges</li><li>Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques</li><li>High work ethic and self motivated</li><li>Language English and/or Polish language skills (everyone in the studio speaks English, but Polish language skills are a plus)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE:</h3><ul><ul><li>Few years' of experience working in a similar role with at least one shipped title</li><li>Experience working with Unreal Engine is a plus</li><li>HLSL shader creation experience is a plus</li><li>Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience is a plus</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WHAT THEY OFFER:</h3><ul><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance–based bonuses</li><li>Personal development opportunities and possibility to work in a multicultural environment</li><li>Private health care including dental treatment &amp; MultiSport card</li><li>Business trips and integration events</li><li>Comprehensive assistance in relocation</li><li>Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages in the office</li><li>Free library with a wide range of games and books</li><li>In-company English and Polish language lessons classes</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Our client, a leading AAA console/PC studio currently working on their new IP (AAA console/PC shooter) is on the lookout for a VFX Artist to create ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive. You will be joining an ambitious team that consistently ships innovative AAA action games. </div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3><ul><ul><li>Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments</li><li>Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that give the player necessary gameplay feedback</li><li>Working with the lighting department to create atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette</li><li>Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material</li><li>Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the vfx toolset</li><li>Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible</li><li>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.)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>REQUIREMENTS:</h3><ul><ul><li>A critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real world objects and visual effects</li><li>Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating vfx animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)</li><li>An understanding of the constraints of real-time vfx is critical</li><li>Experience creating pixel and vertex shaders</li><li>Ability to create all source art needed for vfx (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)</li><li>Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further</li><li>Ability to collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Programmers to work through artistic and technical challenges</li><li>Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques</li><li>High work ethic and self motivated</li><li>Passion for Games</li><li>English and/or Polish language skills (everyone in the studio speaks English, but Polish language skills are a plus)</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>NICE TO HAVE:</h3><ul><ul><li>At least 2 years of video game industry experience in a similar role with at least one AAA shipped title</li><li>Experience working with Unreal Engine</li><li>HLSL shader creation experience</li><li>Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WHAT THEY OFFER:</h3><ul><ul><li>A competitive salary and performance–based bonuses</li><li>Personal development opportunities and possibility to work in a multicultural environment</li><li>Private health care including dental treatment &amp; MultiSport card</li><li>Business trips and integration events</li><li>Comprehensive assistance in relocation</li><li>Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages in the office</li><li>Free library with a wide range of games and books</li><li>In-company English and Polish language lessons classes</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>Not your time for a move? Recommend a friend and earn 700 EUR! Contact: jobs@8bitplay.com</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IMPORTANT: We will never, absolutely never send your CV and/or personal data to any of our clients without your direct consent. Submitting your CV is not equal to giving us consent to share your details with our external partners- we will always contact you upfront and ask for your agreement.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to 8Bit Studio one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By submitting this form you agree that 8Bit Studio, NIP 9570949266, REGON: 36386962 processes your personal data contained in the recruitment documents supplied by you, including but not limited to your image, for the purposes of the current recruitment processes. 8Bit Studio confirms that your consent may be withdrawn anytime.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more insight about game jobs and recruitment for game industry visit our homepage</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

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