DNEG is seeking an Animation Technical Supervisor to provide technical leadership and hands-on solutions for both the local and global Animation department. The role involves developing new methodologies and workflows, improving animation efficiency through tool development, collaborating with software development teams, troubleshooting shots, and creating artist-facing documentation. The ideal candidate should have a high level of proficiency in all technical areas of animation technology, excellent python scripting skills, experience with VFX pipeline architecture, and a strong drive for optimization and efficiency while empowering artists. They should also possess good communication and leadership skills, be a team player, and have a positive, can-do attitude. DNEG is a leading visual effects and animation company with worldwide offices and studios.

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                </p><p>The Animation Technical Supervisor provides technical leadership and hands-on solutions for both the local and global Animation department. They will primarily contribute to long term department development, although at times they may be required to assist in troubleshooting on shows, or to implement new technology solutions in the context of active production work.  </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li> Working closely with the animation team to develop new methodologies and workflows.</li><li>Help to improve animation efficiency through tool development.</li><li> Collaborate with software development teams on the designing, testing, and roll-out of new technology.</li><li> Represent the needs of the animation department in cross-department pipeline and R&amp;D planning conversations.</li><li> Providing front-line support to animators, troubleshooting shots, and helping artists with general problem-solving inside maya and with the pipeline.</li><li> Creating artist facing documentation to support the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Must Have</strong></p><ul><li> High level of proficiency in all technical areas of animation technology including; Linux, Maya Python scripting, QT, deep understanding of maya API.</li><li> Excellent python scripting skills, adherence to coding standards, familiarity with git and active engagement in code reviews.</li><li> Experience with VFX pipeline architecture and problem solving.</li><li>A strong drive for optimization and efficiency while empowering artists.</li><li> Good self-management and time management skills.</li><li> Good communication and leadership skills.</li><li> Strong team working skills, supportive and collaborative when under pressure.</li><li> Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Maya.</li><li> Familiarity with Animation workflows.</li><li> Broad understanding of User Experience philosophy.</li></ul><p> <strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li> C++</li><li> Experience in Unreal</li><li> Experience in Feature Animation, TV or Games will also be taken into account</li><li> Knowledge of the rigging process</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li> Organized, proactive self-starter</li><li> A team player and clear communicator</li><li> Good attitude towards the work by being approachable and personable.</li><li> Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software</li><li> Calm under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines </li><li> A positive, can-do attitude</li></ul>
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                <p><br /><b>About Us</b><br />We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,
television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 10,000 people
with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,
Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,
Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).</p>

DNEG is looking for an Animation Technical Supervisor to support and collaborate with the Department Supervisors, Leads, and Artists by developing, documenting, and supporting artist tools and workflows required to create, alter, and deliver feature film quality animation in a consistent and efficient manner at the highest standard within the time allocated. The ideal candidate should have significant production experience of Maya and Linux within the Film Industry, good production experience of Jira and Shotgun, experience managing/mentoring small teams of either animators or pipe TDs, and experience communicating between animators/production and very technical Production-Technology teams. They should also have an excellent understanding of how animation department workflows fit in the wider production pipeline, first-hand experience in an artist role, and sufficient knowledge of developing tools that fit within larger systems. The Animation Technical Supervisor should be a collaborative, forward-thinking, approachable leader and team player who is a clear communicator, able to provide technical advice and support for artists, adaptable, maintains a willingness to learn new skills and techniques, calm under pressure, and committed to meeting deadlines.

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                </p><p>The Animation Technical Supervisor works within a department under direct supervision of the Head of Department and is typically assigned to one or more productions. They support and collaborate with the Department Supervisors, Leads and Artists by developing, documenting and supporting artist tools and workflows required to create, alter and deliver feature film quality animation in a consistent and efficient manner at the highest standard within the time allocated. Example tools or workflows might include Scene Management, Pose Library, Constraint Managers, and a myriad of other performance enhancing tools across an animation pipeline.</p><p></p><p><b>What you'll do</b></p><ul><li>Review the technical requirements of current and future shows in relation to existing tools and workflows to support Department Supervisors in determining what new tool/workflow developments or improvements may be required to deliver the highest quality animation in the time available.</li><li>Work closely with the Department Supervisors and Heads of Department who will provide support and also ensure their tasks, methodology and priorities are in line with the department's roadmap and future projects. </li><li>Collaborate globally with Animation Heads of Department and Technical Supervisors in other sites to ensure tools and workflows are used consistently throughout the company.</li><li>Communicate with colleagues within other departments to understand the needs of downstream departments and communicate requirements to upstream departments. e.g. Rigging, Layout, and CFX</li><li>Deliver tools and workflows on schedule by efficiently managing their own tasks, development teams and cross department communication. This may require the use of Jira and Shotgun production management software.</li><li>Deliver tools and workflows that ensure the output of the department is completed to the required quality. </li><li>Act as product owner for any of their tool/workflow projects that require Production Technology resources.</li><li>Act as a bridge between artists and the Production Technology department while contributing to relevant working and steering committees to drive our technology roadmap forward.</li><li>Support and train team members using their tools and workflows, collaborating with the Training Team and Pipe TDs and Developers wherever necessary.</li><li>Support any transition of maintenance and support of tools from the department to the Production Technology team, ensuring any code written is documented and easy to maintain.</li></ul><p> <br /><b>Must have</b></p><ul><li>Significant production experience of Maya &amp; Linux within the Film Industry (+5 years)</li><li>Good production experience of Jira &amp; Shotgun (+3 years)</li><li>Experience managing/mentoring small teams of either animators or pipe TDs (+2 years)</li><li>Experience communicating between animators/production (including those with little technical knowledge) and very technical Production-Technology teams</li><li>Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems</li><li>Have an excellent understanding of how animation department workflows fit in the wider production pipeline</li><li>How/why animation tools and animation-centric pipeline aid animation workflow and schedules</li><li>First hand experience in an artist role that provides an in-depth understanding of the day to day tasks, pressures and priorities of artists.</li><li>Sufficient knowledge of developing tools that fit within larger systems</li><li>Able to proactively use knowledge and experience to identify, communicate and solve problems before they impact artists in the department.</li><li>Able to organise and manage multiple priorities and handle change.</li><li>Be comfortable with global collaboration, using excellent communication skills</li></ul><p><b>About You</b></p><ul><li>Keen to collaborate, enjoys supporting and helping others within a global team.</li><li>Strong communication, self-management, and organisational skills.</li><li>An organised, motivated and proactive self-starter</li><li>A collaborative, forward thinking, approachable leader and team player who is a clear communicator</li><li>Able to provide technical advice and support for artists</li><li>Adaptable, maintains a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software</li><li>Calm under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines</li><li>Good creative and technical problem-solving skills</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude.</li></ul><p><b>Nice to have</b></p><ul><li>Character/Creature Animation production experience</li><li>Python, or Mel scripting experience (in relation to animation tools)</li><li>Good understanding of Layout department workflows</li><li>Some understanding of Rigging department workflows</li><li>Understanding of USD, and its use in Maya and animation pipelines</li></ul>
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                <p><br /><b>About Us</b><br />We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,
television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 10,000 people
with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,
Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,
Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).</p>

Skydance Interactive is seeking an experienced Animation Director to join their team and become a core pillar of the development team. The Animation Director will be responsible for building and managing the animation team's personnel, its technology, and its priorities as they grow their next project. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of professional game development experience, with 1+ years leading a pod or team, considerable experience leading animation teams, and an advanced understanding of video game animation pipelines and how they fit into the game development process. The Animation Director will work closely with the project art director and creative director to drive the long-term development goals and daily operations of the animation team, take top-level ownership of all animation pipelines and workflows within the project, collaborate with and coordinate cross-discipline teams to achieve genuine life-like performances from characters, and organize, manage, and mentor internal leads and foster relationships with 3rd party external contractors. The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $168,000 – $194,000.

<div><div>At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.</div><div><br /></div><div>We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as <i>Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery</i> and <i>The Evil Within</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title <i>Archangel</i>, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2018 genre-defining hit <i>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance Interactive, the studio behind one of VR’s most critically acclaimed series “The walking dead: Saints and Sinners” is seeking an experienced Animation Director to join our ranks and become a core pillar of the development team. We need a leader capable of building and managing the animation team's personnel, its technology, and its priorities as we grow our next project. Our goal is nothing less than to push the state of VR’s fidelity, immersion, gameplay, and storytelling to the next level.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is an exciting time to be a VR developer and we believe that with the excellent support of our parent company Skydance Media and our strong partnerships within the VR Industry, we are uniquely positioned to create truly extraordinary games. If you enjoys the holistic process of breathing life into characters and thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and yet solutions-oriented environment...Join us and let’s get to work seeing what is possible.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with the project art director and creative director to drive the long-term development goals and daily operations of the animation team.</li><li>Take top level ownership of all animation pipelines and workflows within the project including those associated with character rigging and asset creation.</li><li>Collaborate with and coordinate cross discipline teams to achieve genuine life like performances from our characters.</li><li>Work closely with design to prototype VR specific gameplay animation systems and mechanics.</li><li>Organize, manage, and mentor internal leads and foster relationships with 3rd party external contractors.</li><li>Ensure that all documentation for animation related workflows is organized, current, and understood by the team.</li><li>Direct and supervise motion capture and facial performance capture shoots on and off site when necessary.</li><li>Spearhead the development of animation pipelines that include procedural AI trained approaches, real-time physics simulated implementations, and highly efficient classic keyframe animation techniques.</li><li>Recognize the project's needs and develop an ongoing hiring plan to support the department and its growth.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>8+ years professional game development experience, with 1+ years leading a pod or team.</li><li>Considerable experience leading animation teams, with examples of content that you have driven.</li><li>An advanced understanding of video game animation pipelines and how they fit into the game development process.</li><li>A current understating of modern animation tools and technology.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and genuine desire to impower those on your team to do their best work.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Pluses</h3><ul><ul><li>The ideal candidate would already be familiar with the Unreal engine or other similar game engines.</li><li>Experience with the unique abilities and limitations of VR development would be a significant bonus but not required.</li><li>Some experience with project management and team capacity tracking software would also be a significant plus.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $168,000 – $194,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. </div><div><br /></div><div>#Interactive #LI-hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Skydance Animation is seeking a Crowd Animator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in the animation industry, proficiency in Maya, and experience in rigging and cloth simulation. The Crowd Animator will be responsible for animating cycles/loops and sequences to be taken into the crowd system and run through the pipeline. They will also animate various secondary characters for shots, animate vignettes, layout characters and props, and manage multiple animated scenes at once. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

<div><div>Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.</div><div> </div><div>While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.</div><div><br /></div><div>---</div><div><br /></div><div>As a <b>Crowd Animator,</b> you will be a member of the crowd team animating cycles/loops and sequences to by taken into our crowd system and run through the pipeline.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Animate various secondary characters for shots</li><li>Animate various characters in loops and cycles.</li><li>Animate vignettes (small stories).</li><li>Layout characters and props.</li><li>Publish to our pipeline with given tools.</li><li>Maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.</li><li>Work closely with the Lead / Supervisor.</li><li>Manage multiple animated scenes at once.</li><li>Manage animation library.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>1+ years of experience in the animation industry.</li><li>Professional experience in crowd a benefit.</li><li>Professional experience in video games a benefit.</li><li>Understanding of crowd systems: agents, behavior, simulation a benefit.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Maya.</li><li>Experience in rigging, and cloth simulation are pluses.</li><li>Creative skills at making expressive animation.</li><li>Proficient in English.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>#Animation #LI-Hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Worlds.org is a remote-first studio and R&amp;D group that is seeking a creative technologist to create First Person and Third Person character animations that adhere to Unreal Engine control rig. The ideal candidate should have experience animating game ready first-person arms and hands, excel at working independently, and establish animation pipeline and manage handoff with Unreal programmers. The company offers industry-leading compensation + equity package, accelerated promotion and senior leadership opportunities, remote work, flexible hours + unlimited vacation, and no internal emails or Slack.

About Worlds
Worlds.org is a remote-first studio and R&D group creating novel tools & multiplayer experiences using Unreal Engine 5.

With a war chest of >$8M in VC funding, we are building a lean, remote-first of creative technologists to delight players and push gaming technology to its limits.

Responsibilities

- Create First Person and Third Person character animations that adhere to Unreal Engine control rig

- Establish animation pipeline and manage handoff with Unreal programmers

Requirements

- You have experience animating game ready first-person arms and hands

- You excel at working independently, without excessive structure or oversight

Compensation

- Industry-leading compensation + equity package

- Accelerated promotion and senior leadership opportunities

Work environment

- Remote work, no 'camera-on' policy for meetings

- Flexible hours + unlimited vacation

- No internal emails or Slack


Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is seeking a VFX artist to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The VFX artist will be responsible for creating real-time particle effects and animated shaders, performing visual compositing, collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers, and optimizing visual effects to improve performance while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience as an FX artist in the video game industry, a bachelor's degree or university diploma in 3D art, computer science, digital art, or equivalent training or experience, excellent knowledge of creating special effects in the game engine, and proficiency in Unreal or Unity game engine. Experience with Houdini software for VFX production, simulation engines like FumeFX and RealFlow, coding or scripting, and After Effects would be an asset.

<div><div>Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is a new breed of studio working with top talents to create high-quality, compelling content for global audiences. By employing a true transmedia approach, where content is built outwards from fully fleshed “Storyworlds”, the company is able to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.</div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>SUMMARY</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Reporting directly to the Director of programmation, the VFX artist will work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. It will deliver high quality effects in cohesion with the art and design departments.</div></div><div><div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><ul><li>Create real-time particle effects and animated shaders, from concept to implementation.</li><li>Perform visual compositing to set up effects in the game engine.</li><li>Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to achieve aesthetic excellence.</li><li>Work in accordance with the production limits of the chosen game engine.</li><li>Understand best practices, production sequences, and workflows.</li><li>Optimize visual effects to improve performance while maintaining high-quality standards.</li><li>Reference game design documentation to develop an understanding of environments, objectives, moods, story, and project style.</li><li>Maintain consistent art style while meeting deadlines.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as an FX artist in the video game industry.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or university diploma in 3D art, computer science, digital art, or equivalent training or experience.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of creating special effects in the game engine.</li><li>Proficiency in Unreal (especially Cascade modules) or Unity game engine.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of at least one high-end 3D software (Maya, Max, Blender, C4D);</li><li>Demonstrate capabilities in using external renderers for ground truth rendering.</li><li>Strong understanding of modeling, texture mapping, materials, and post-processing.</li><li>Strong Photoshop skills.</li><li>Passion for problem-solving.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>WOULD BE AN ASSET…</h3><ul><ul><li>Familiarity with data management software.</li><li>Experience delivering at least one game as an FX artist, preferably on a AAA console title.</li><li>Experience with Houdini software for VFX production.</li><li>Skills in simulation engines like FumeFX and RealFlow;</li><li>Good knowledge of coding or scripting, including experience with C/++, JavaScript.</li><li>Good knowledge of GLSL (or HLSL) shadering.</li><li>Skills with After Effects.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>-</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

ProbablyMonsters is seeking a Lead Technical Animator to join their team in the early stages of developing a new franchise. The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging technologies and 3rd party rigging tools, scripting to streamline the animation pipeline, and managing other technical animators. The Lead Technical Animator will be responsible for creating rigs and rigging tools, skinning characters and their equipment, and establishing workflows and best practices for the animation discipline. The salary range for this position is $147,816 to $221,700, and the company offers a competitive benefits package, including sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants, health coverage, life insurance, and extensive paid time off. ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all.

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                </p><p><b>ProbablyMonsters</b> is looking for a creative, technical, and team focused <b>Lead Technical Animator.</b> You will join a team in the early stages of developing a new franchise. Our team will be focusing on action game play, world building, level design, AI, and character design during the early pre-production phase.<br /> <br /> We are seeking a <b>Lead Technical Animator</b> who stays current with the techniques of your craft and you strive for excellence and growth. We are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and trust while creating best in class action game experiences.</p><p>The salary range for this position is $147,816 to $221,700. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field.  </p><strong>WHO YOU ARE:<br /></strong><ul><li>You love creating animator-friendly rigs and related systems and enjoy working closely with animators to better empower them.</li><li>You are highly experienced and knowledgeable in rigging technologies and 3rd party rigging tools.</li><li>You are proficient in scripting to streamline the animation pipeline (Python, MEL or other scripting languages) to aid workflows and repetitive tasks.</li><li>You understand the importance of documenting workflows and sharing knowledge.</li><li>You provide clear written and verbal feedback and direction, and are effective at presenting your positions and ideas to positively influence the project.</li><li>You are an emotionally intelligent manager who is enthusiastic about mentoring and coaching other professional creatives.</li></ul><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO:<br /></strong><ul><li>Strategize and create rigs and rigging tools from the ground up and update and maintain them throughout production.</li><li>Skin characters and their equipment.</li><li>Be a conduit to other disciplines and stakeholders of animation systems, such as animators, character artists and technical artists.</li><li>Help coordinate the effort to establish workflows and best practices for the animation discipline.</li><li>Manage other technical animators and develop a strategy for how the technical animation department will realize the animation goals of the project.</li></ul><b>QUALIFICATIONS:<br /></b><ul><li>A portfolio, reel or website demonstrating rigging projects that demonstrate a mastery of character and creature rigging.</li><li>Experience making autorigging tools.</li><li>Experience making retargeting tools.</li><li>Expert knowledge in Maya</li><li>Experience rigging characters on games that have shipped.</li><li>At least 7+ years of experience as a technical animator/artist working on character rigs and 3+ years as a manager.</li></ul><b>OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:</b><br /><ul><li>A people-centric culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability.</li><li>A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career.</li><li>We offer a competitive benefits package, including sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.</li></ul><p><strong>About ProbablyMonsters™</strong> <br /><br />ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Our mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games. We secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, providing our teams the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, life-long careers while delivering industry-defining games within a healthy, rewarding culture. </p>
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Bungie is seeking a Lead VFX Artist for an unannounced incubation project. The ideal candidate should have experience in creating gameplay clarity through visual effects, managing and inspiring a team of VFX artists, and developing a game-wide visual effects style. They should also have a VFX portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates artistic and technical skills, timing, and scale. The role requires collaboration with cross-discipline teams and contributing to the improvement of player experience. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and more. The role is open to remote work in approved locations.

<p>Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Would you like to work on something comedic AND action packed with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Do you think a lot about how particle timing impacts gameplay feel, how to mix shader nodes for just the right effect, or how perfectly tuned visuals empower players? Do you analyze, break down, and recreate the best VFX from your favorite games?</p>
<p>As a Lead VFX Artist on an Unannounced Incubation Project, you’ll bring fun character abilities and wonderful worlds to life from prototype through production for a completely new IP. Bungie is looking for a VFX Art Lead who can lead and inspire a team to craft layered, expressive visual effects with an eye for gameplay readability that will delight players and contribute to the best-in-class action experience that defines all Bungie games.</p>
<p>As a member of our tight-knit art team, you’ll balance craft expertise with a player-first mindset and willingness to contribute beyond your role to improve player experience wherever necessary. Most importantly, you will collaborate with a fun, diverse, and passionate cross-discipline team devoted to building a new universe from scratch at Bungie, and facilitate the communication between Design, Animation, Audio, and Narrative, as well as Art, Design, and Creative direction.</p>
<p>We look for candidates who value joining a cohesive, supportive team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.</p>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
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<li>Lead and build an amazing and creative team of VFX Artists in the creation of content through all phases of production on a cross-discipline small team</li>
<li>Manage, mentor, and inspire team members with clear direction and promote a culture of collaborative innovation</li>
<li>Lead frequent, constructive, and motivational feedback sessions with VFX Artists to assist them in creating amazing VFX</li>
<li>Partner with production on project estimates and deliverables, ensuring quality, and mitigating risk</li>
<li>Develop a game-wide visual effects style with personality and charm that still communicate clearly to players</li>
<li>Set the example by creating content can be used as a calibration of quality bar for VFX</li>
<li>Explore fun possibilities for visual language that fit established art direction and gameplay</li>
<li>Work closely with Tech Art and Engineering to define efficient workflows and pipelines for VFX Artists</li>
<li>Sync with the Art Director to align on visual effects goals and project quality bar</li>
<li>Collaborate with Design to achieve clear and expressive action gameplay</li>
<li>Offer constructive feedback during art team content reviews</li>
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<p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong></p>
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<li>Experience working as a VFX Lead/VFX Artist on shipped game titles with high complexity</li>
<li>Ability to craft stylized gameplay vfx, as shown by examples of professional or personal work</li>
<li>Proven eye for creating gameplay clarity through visual effects, especially for action games</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of artistic and technical workflows for creating real-time vfx</li>
<li>Working understanding of art and animation fundamentals (color theory, timing, etc.)</li>
<li>Outstanding ability to problem-solve and drive creative solutions despite ambiguity</li>
<li>A VFX portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates artistic and technical skills, timing, and scale</li>
<li>Embrace “we” culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator</li>
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<p><strong>NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS</strong></p>
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<li>Experience with development using commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine/Unity/Source</li>
<li>Experience with Fume FX, EmberGen, Maya Fluids, Substance Designer, or Houdini</li>
<li>Programming or scripting experience in any language (C++ / Python / HLSL)</li>
<li>Familiarity with the competitive gaming landscape</li>
<li>Familiar with principles of animation such as squash &amp; stretch, smear frames, and multiples</li>
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    <div><div><div>Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly). <br /><br />This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future. <br /><br />In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.</div><div>Bellevue Pay Range</div><div>$127,000—$170,000 USD</div></div></div>

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<div>Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:</div>
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<li>20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position</li>
<li>10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date</li>
<li>10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually</li>
<li>One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked </li>
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<p>Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.</p>
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<div><em>So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!</em></div>
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<div><em>Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion. </em></div></div>

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