Kaos, THQ Studios

New York, USA

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Senior FX Artist

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Senior Effects Artist

Job Responsibilities

· Create effects to include rigid body dynamics, particles and shaders to
simulate the effects of explosions, smoke, fire, steam, fog, rain, flowing
water, etc.

· Create natural phenomena; leaves and debris flowing in the wind.

· Follow concept art, story boards, written descriptions and scripts.

· Create dynamic effects mock-ups for evaluation.

· Work closely with effects system programmers and scripters.

· Works to given deadlines and schedules.

· Work in a dynamic team environment where individual effort is critical to the
completed project.


Job Requirements

· Applicable BFA in Art related field (Computer Animation, 3D modeling, Film,
Video).

· Strong traditional art/animation skills.

· Skilled in 3D graphics, particle systems, dynamics, shaders, etc.

· Excellent working knowledge of all game development tools (Maya/Alias, 3D
Studio Max, custom tools, etc.)

· Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes

· Ability to work successfully in a large team of other artists, programmers,
and game designers

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills

· Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work ethic

Skills
· Photoshop skills required.
· Expert-level skills in 3D graphics, particle systems, dynamic shaders, and
relevant commercial software applications 3ds max \ Maya\

All interested applicants can apply directly to:
http://recruiter.kenexa.com/thq/cc/CCJobResultsAction.ss?command=ViewJobDetails&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=33625&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D

THQ, Kaos
129 W. 27th St
8th floor
New York, NY 10001