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Visual FX Artist job

Posted: June 23, 2006
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subject: Visual FX Artist , Turbine Inc.

Turbine Inc. is looking for Visual FX Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Visual FX Artist Turbine is developing two of the biggest and most anticipated Fantasy MMO releases; Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online. If youve ever imagined yourself responsible for creating the Characters, Monsters, Lore, Magic and Adventure that would bring these titles to the online world; an opportunity exists for you!

Turbine currently has an opening for a Visual Effects Artist. Candidates must possess game development experience; demonstrate strong creative and technical skillsets; be results-oriented; and be capable of thriving in a fast-paced collaborative development environment.


Job Responsibilities
Reports directly to the vFX Director
Work with Turbines proprietary tools to generate in-game visual Effects; on-time and to specification.
Work with other Developers to create a full spectrum of visual Effects; from realistic environmental effects to innovative high-fantasy visual effects
Design, create, integrate and script particle and mesh effects that are consistent with the established look of the game and meet quality/performance objectives
Understand technically complex systems; learn new tools quickly and work effectively within a complex and structured creation pipeline
Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
Communicate and collaborate closely with others



Must be a skilled Maya User
Excellent 3D modeling and 2D texturing skills
Particle system experience and visual effects creation competency
Organized, professional and process-driven
Exceptional problem solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
An aptitude for learning new systems quickly
Concept and story boarding skills are a plus
Technically proficiency - MEL scripting rigging skills are a plus
Interest in MMOs; mod community experience and/or playing MMOs is a plus


You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. If available, please include a link to your online portfolio in your application. If sending a hardcopy of your portfolio, (cds preferred) please mail to:
Human Resources, Turbine Entertainment, 60 Glacier Drive, Suite 4000, Westwood, MA 02090

Portfolio submissions received without an online application will not be reviewed.


Location: Westwood, MA, United States

Contact info:
http://www.turbine.com
Phone: 781-407-4013
E-mail: jobs@turbine.com
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