Senior VFX Artist - Contractor

Onibi was established in 2023. Our team comprises seasoned industry veterans who embarked on a mission to construct the ultimate UGC (User-Generated Content) multiplayer open world for exploration and creativity.

With decades of expertise in online worlds, multiplayer gaming, and innovative platforms, we have previously contributed to some of the most renowned and successful game titles. We meticulously assembled our team to craft something truly extraordinary.

The project is currently in stealth mode, so there's limited information about us online. We'll make a big splash when the time is right.

Our work environment mirrors the ethos of old-school game developers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where everyone can make meaningful contributions at various levels.

We have garnered support from exceptional venture capitalists from around the globe, and we are determined to deliver an experience that we believe will make a significant impact on the gaming industry.

Our studio is looking for an experienced Senior 3D Animator contractor.

Description:

• Role: Senior 3D Animator
• Contract type: Contractor for ~4 months Full Time
• Evolution of the contract: Can be possibly converted in a full time employee position.
• Location: The candidate must be able to work during the CET time zone work hours
• Workplace: Full Remote
• Start date: As soon as possible

What you will be doing:

• Working under the Art direction to create stunningVFX.
• Working together with the tech artist towards beautiful yet efficient VFX.
• Working together with tech artist to improve, request and iterate shaders for VFX.
• Design 2D VFX sprites and frames animations to be used in 3D effect.
• Implement and adjust VFX in the game.
• Contribute to the VFX art bible and follow it to keep a consistent and high level VFX.
• Work on an ambitious project with a talented team.

What requirements will we be looking at:

• 5+ years’ experience and shipped titles as a VFX Artist in the PC game industry.
• Familiarity with Creating efficient VFX in a 3D game.
• Skilled at creating stylized frame by frame VFX in 2D or 3D tools.
• Experience in delivering eye-catching Anime Style particle systems.
• Unity expertise and tool knowledge relevant to VFX.
• Deep knowledge of Shuriken system for Unity.
• Good UX knowledge for VFX in games.
• Experience in 3D Open world games.
• Experience in using Git for VFX assets.
• Knowledge of how to use shader blending types and the render queue is beneficial
• Shader graph skills also beneficial.
• Good communication skills in English.

Software:

• Proficient in Unity, excellent with the Shuriken system.
• Proficient in image editing tools like photoshop.
• Proficient in Maya and other 3D modelling tool for VFX meshes and simulations.
• Understanding of Blender.