Mid - Level VFX Artist creating high - quality visual effects for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Collaborating with teams to enhance gameplay experience and visual identity.
About the role
- Design and implement the ‘Unity layer’ which links the art and animation of the game artists to the functionality of the programmers’ underlying codebase.
- Construct games within Unity, including the use of Unity UI, in accordance with our in-house technical workflow.
- Write custom components in C# when control over complex visual elements is required.
- Optimise the games so that they run smoothly and efficiently on the widest possible range of mobile devices.
- Create animations, particle effects and custom shaders when necessary.
- Support and mentor game artists on technical issues.
Requirements
- Expertise in the Unity engine and Unity UI in particular.
- Experience with different architectural approaches to building a game in Unity.
- The ability to write clean, performant C# code when necessary.
- A drive to solve problems in a thoughtful, elegant way.
- The drive to proactively clean up or fix unoptimised assets and knowing when to do so.
- Experience working closely with programmers, and the ability to communicate technical information to them remotely.
- Professional-level English.
- Applicants may be asked to complete a short technical art test at home.
Benefits
- 25 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year
- Hybrid Working: We work in the office 3 days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a third day of your choice.
- 20 days remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year.
- Daily Free Lunch: when in the office you get £12 every day to order from JustEat.
- Regular company events and rewards: quarterly on-site and off-site events that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our team spirit.
- Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand.
- Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy].
- Life Assurance & Group Income Cover: Financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development.
- Private Medical Cover & Health Cash Plan: Opt-in (P11d benefit) comprehensive private medical cover with Bupa and cash plan with Medicash.
- Dental Cover: Opt-in (P11d benefit).
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice bike purchase scheme.
- Pension Plan: Qualifying earnings or opt-in 4% contributory match schemes offered
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