Real-time Vfx Artist

**ABOUT US**:
Archiact is a premier virtual reality (VR) game studio headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with a satellite office in Toronto, ON, and a presence spanning across Canada. With over 100 dedicated VR developers, Archiact is one of the largest independent VR studios in the world. Since 2013, Archiact has been focused on pushing the limits of VR and creating immersive, impactful games with unforgettable characters and stories.

**OUR GAMES**:
Alongside the recently announced Journey to Foundation, self-published by the studio, Archiact’s portfolio includes the critically acclaimed DOOM 3: VR Edition, MARVEL: Dimension of Heroes, and original IPs such as Evasion and the award-winning FREEDIVER: Triton Down.

**OUR VALUES**:
Archiact’s core values are focused on innovation, diversity & inclusion, kindness & respect, creative integrity, open communication, and the strong belief that VR game experiences offer unique opportunities for human connection, discovery, well-being, and joy. At Archiact, equity, diversity, and inclusivity is developed and directed by our employees, allowing us to build innovative and immersive experiences that are accessible and meaningful to a wider audience. We seek to build a diverse team, and to nurture a safe, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**:
We are looking for a passionate Real-Time VFX Artist who enjoys working on an agile and fast paced team that is bringing high quality VR projects to life. The VFX Artist reports to the Lead Technical Artist and collaborates with the Art Director to establish and maintain the VFX art direction.

**ABOUT YOU**:
You are comfortable working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets and personalities. You enjoy the creative problem-solving process required to bring original concepts and high-profile IPs to life in an immersive experience. You thrive in teams and are open to bringing new ideas to the table to assist in raising the quality bar of the end product.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Collaborate with 3D Artists and the Art Director to establish and maintain the VFX art direction.
- Work with Team Leads across disciplines to enhance gameplay, environments, UX/UI, and memorable cinematic moments.
- Optimize Real-Time VFX in a range of styles for in game and in engine use, stylized VFX using traditional animation techniques and pre-rendered simulation capture.
- Create in-engine materials and shaders with the assistance of the Technical Art department, and Render Engineers.
- Organize and maintain the VFX assets while adhering to and improving the VFX Pipeline.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Excellent art skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Previously shipped a PC, Mobile, or Console game.
- Advanced knowledge of real-time particle systems, shaders, materials, and texturing.
- Proficient with creating and modifying textures in Photoshop.
- Experience creating games on multiple platforms (PC, Mobile, or Console).
- Experience using Unreal Engine.
- A passion for making and playing great video games (+1 for VR).
- Strong communication skills, highly creative, and self-motivated.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

**NICE TO HAVE**:

- Experience working with VR hardware.

**BENEFITS & PERKS - WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**:

- We offer the choice of fully remote, in-studio, or a hybrid work arrangement for Vancouver employees. Team members in other provinces are welcomed on a remote working basis.
- Flexible working hours.
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits including employee assistance program (in effect from first day of employment, premiums paid in full by employer).
- Annual Health & Wellness allowance.
- 3 weeks paid parental leave (top-up on EI).
- Generous annual vacation time and sick days.
- Paid studio closure for the Winter Holidays.
- A competitive base salary.
- The chance to be part of an experienced, high-achieving and fun team.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- An opportunity to work with high profile partners on emerging technical platforms.
- An inclusive and diverse team and atmosphere.
- The opportunity to help pave the way for the future of VR gaming.