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About the Role

Digital Extremes is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to build efficient, high-quality special effects while maintaining technical specifications for memory usage and gameplay speed. You will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing traditional art training and knowledge of 3D art, design, and computer graphics software. A thorough understanding of real-time visual effects, game engines, tools, and development pipelines, paired with strong time-management skills, is essential.

Responsibilities

Utilize traditional art training and 3D software to build efficient, high-quality special effects while managing memory usage and gameplay speed.
Keep up-to-date with contemporary effects techniques and research new technologies and solutions.
Cooperate closely with art, design, audio, and development departments to deliver first-class visual effects.
Work under the creative guidance of the Art Director and deliver work on time according to production schedules.
Actively participate in the feedback loop, including giving and receiving feedback within the art and level design teams.
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience creating high-quality VFX for video games.
Deep understanding of real-time special effects, particle systems, postprocessing effects, shaders, and animation principals.
Strong artistic portfolio.
Strong grasp of game engines, tools, pipelines, and development processes.
Working knowledge of a commercial 3D package.
University degree in visual arts (specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications, or fine arts) or a college diploma in graphic arts.
Excellent cross-discipline communication skills with a proven ability to follow direction and collaborate effectively across art, design, and technical teams.
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines under production conditions.
Receptive to creative direction and actively engaged in giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Self-directed with a strong work ethic, high standards of quality, and a clear artistic vision.
A genuine enthusiasm and passion for video games and visual storytelling.

Skills

Maya
JangaFx
Houdini
Photoshop
Python
Lua

Location

London, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5+ years

Education Level

University degree in visual arts or college diploma in graphic arts

Salary/Compensations

Up to $125,000 CAD

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Industry-leading benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities to grow your career

About the Company

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios.
Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™.
The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Equal Opportunity

Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings.
At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.
At Digital Extremes, a core value of our studio is that we do not leverage AI in any of our development processes; this is a strict company policy.
Please note that we permit the use of AI tools exclusively for administrative support, it is not used for candidate selection, screening, or any part of the decision-making process.
All evaluations are conducted solely by our team to ensure our hiring remains a human-led process, just as our development remains the work of our artists and creators.
At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.