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VISUAL FX ARTIST [f/m] job

Posted: June 24, 2011
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YAGER is looking for VISUAL FX ARTIST [f/m]

Starting Date: asap

Job details: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.

VISUAL FX ARTIST [f/m]

Responsibilities
• Create real-time special effects for a Next Gen action game
• Cooperate closely with art, design, audio and development department to deliver first class visual effects that exceed the state of the art
• Research effects technologies and solutions in close collaboration with the engineering department
• Help to set up and maintain the global tools and workflows related to special effects production

Qualifications
• 3+ years production experience in visual effects, post-production and production
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Excellent understanding of what makes special effects work
• Expert-level skills for particle systems, post processing effects and shaders (specular and normal maps)
• Solid understanding of rigid body collision, soft body, cloth, hair, etc. simulations
• Understanding of game engines (Unreal), tools, pipelines and development processes
• Awareness for the quality requirements of Next-Gen games
• At least basic skills in 3d graphics
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, to meet deadlines and to excel under production conditions
• Good communication skills across multiple disciplines; ability to follow direction and to collaborate productively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Passionate about videogames


Join Our Team
Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Visual FX Artist (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.

Location: BERLIN
Berlin is the creative heart of Europe, affording a quality of life and life experiences unmatched on the continent. Not only is it the capital of the German republic, it is a thriving metropolis rich in history, architecture and culture. It is home to a vibrant nightlife, and the cost of living is the lowest in Europe for a city of its size. Berlin is an excellent launch point to any destination in Europe and is known for its first-rate public transportation system, which puts the entire city just a short transit ride away.

YAGER is housed in a 1500m2 loft on the banks of the river Spree in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, one of the most energetic and culturally rich neighborhoods in Berlin. Numerous affordable and eclectic restaurants and shops are all located within a short walk from the office.


Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin
web site - www.yager.de
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