VFX Artist - Electric Square, Malta

Responsibilities

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Need For Speed Unbound', 'Battlefield 2042', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Sniper Elite 5', and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 230 talented individuals, accompanied by our beloved studio dogs, are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Electric Square's newest studio is based on the picturesque island of Malta, where innovation and breathtaking views merge to create a truly electrifying experience! Perched high above St Julien’s Bay, our purpose-built brand-new studio serves as a vibrant hub for the brightest minds in the industry.

Join our passionate team of game developers & visionaries as we embark on an exhilarating journey to shape the future of gaming. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, we welcome diversity and encourage fresh perspectives to shape our games and revolutionize the industry.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated VFX Artist to join our brand new Malta based studio!

A VFX Artist at Electric Square:

• Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console.
• Understands the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience.
• Creates set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character.
• Partner’s closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge.
• Is a champion for VFX and constantly look for opportunities where your work can enhance the game.
• Pre-Visualise’s and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques.
• Documents & communicates clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.
• Maintains and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals.

Qualification

• At least 2+ years’ production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles.
• Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines
• Understanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Understanding of Houdini, a distinct advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
• To be a creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to accept and follow directions, and to collaborate productively with others.
• A VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.
• An exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail.

We also welcome applications from Senior & Lead VFX Artists