Vfx Artist

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of the Keywords Studios' team, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so, we enable our clients who are operating in complex and fast-moving environments to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating and monetizing the most engaging experiences. We are trusted and relied upon by many of the world's leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development, and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry-leading service lines every step of the way.

We are currently looking to add an experienced VFX Artist to our already amazing team As a** VFX artist **here at Liquid, you will primarily focus on real-time effects within UE4 and Unity. Some engagements require learning proprietary pipelines and tools that is built into the scope. You will work as a key member of our VFX team creating high quality visual effects for today's top titles.

**Requirements**:

- A strong track record of excellent results (work examples required)
- Experience with Maya, 3DSMax, Blender or Houdini
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems
- A self-driven, positive attitude towards critique, and leaning from your mistakes

**_Bonus Points_**
- Experience creating effects in Unity/Unreal Engine
- Shader creation a plus
- Experience with a variety of visual styles

**Benefits**
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
- Generous leave policies including 3 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
- RRSP Matching and Employee Stock Purchase Programs
- Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON
- A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture - we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
- The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family

Additional Information:

- Office Location: 250 City Center Ave, Ottawa, Ontario
- Primary Working Language: English
- Snowed In Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process._