Grinding Gear GamesGames Developer from New Zealand, AucklandJobs Opened Until Filled at Grinding Gear GamesWe are Grinding Gear Games, creators of the award-winning dark fantasy Action RPG Path of Exile. We're a studio of 175 world-class developers based in Auckland, New Zealand and we're currently expanding the Path of Exile 2 development team.We seek experienced VFX artists to create evocative visual effects in the dark and gritty game Path of Exile. You will develop real-time effects from concept to implementation and work to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all of the effects in the game. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of colour, texture, timing and impact as relates to VFX and demonstrates an ability to sketch and storyboard to convey design ideas.Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)Full-time position - 40 hours a weekThe position includes the following duties:Three years of experience creating FX for gamesExperience creating real-time game effects in a wide range of softwareSuperior eye for lighting, value, colour, details, and the ability to use them in creating efficient and impactful visual effectsSelf-motivation, excellent communications skills, and able to work within a teamPositive attitude and able to receive and provide objective feedbackPassion for creating dark and gritty spells and microtransactionsShowreel or Portfolio of examples demonstrating relevant artistic skills requiredMust be willing to complete an fx test if requested to do soWe are seeking someone with:Three years of experience creating VFX for gamesExperience creating real-time game effects in a wide range of softwareA superior eye for lighting, value, colour, details, and the ability to use them in creating efficient and impactful visual effectsSelf-motivation, excellent communications skills, and able to work within a teamA positive attitude and able to receive and provide objective feedbackPassion for creating dark and gritty spells and microtransactionsPortfolio, and/or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required.Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so.Our work hours are flexible, with core hours from 11.00am to 3.30pm.How to apply:If you meet the requirements in your relevant job description, send us an email with a cover letter and your CV including link/s to your portfolio/reel (whichever is relevant to the role you are applying for).Email your cover letter and resume to: ****** with your name + position you are applying for in the subject line.
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