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Mundo Gamer Network

NY · On-site

Create necessary building blocks for VFX systems: * textures (flipbooks, noises, tileable textures, masks) * materials (base materials, requested custom materials) * meshes (particle meshes, VATs ...

Mundo Gamer Network

NY · On-site

Create necessary building blocks for VFX systems: * textures (flipbooks, noises, tileable textures, masks) * materials (base materials, requested custom materials) * meshes (particle meshes, VATs ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving real-time visual effects created by external ...

Framestore

Freelance: Nuke - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

$64.75 - $73/hr

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Framestore

Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Framestore

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Framestore

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Framestore

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Untold Studios

Operations Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Manage freelance spend within the VFX team. * Day to day management of Resource Managers and Resource Coordinators, ensuring delegation of tasks, efficiency of working and ensuring a pathway to ...

Inkitt

$40 - $50/hr

We're building out our freelance creative roster and looking for video editors and designers who ... Motion graphics / VFX / After Effects skills * Experience with AI voice, image, or video tools ...

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Freelance VFX Artist

NY • On-site

Mundo Gamer Network
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Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Our teams are fully staffed at the moment, but we’re always expanding and planning next steps. This is a Talent Pool opening for both future internal roles and project-based outsourcing. We’re looking to build relationships with talented creators today, so we can jump straight into a conversation as soon as our next hiring wave kicks off or a new outsourcing need arises.


What you will do:

  • Create particle systems in Niagara (UE5)

  • Create necessary building blocks for VFX systems:

    • textures (flipbooks, noises, tileable textures, masks)

    • materials (base materials, requested custom materials)

    • meshes (particle meshes, VATs)

    • simulations for all of the above



  • Optimize VFXs according to guidelines

  • Operate closely with programmers, designers and artists

  • Work on the software that we use in our pipeline:

    • EmberGen

    • Blender

    • Substance Designer




What you need:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience

  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine and Niagara

  • Rudimentary knowledge of Blueprints

  • Understanding of the basic artistic concepts (color theory, composition, pacing etc)

  • Strong communication skills

  • Intermediate Polish (B1/B2 level)

  • Intermediate English (B1/B2 level)


Bonus points for:

  • Experience in any of our preferred software

  • Passion for video games

  • Strong technical skills concerning VFX production

  • Fluent English (C1/C2 level)


We offer:

  • Salary: 10000 - 18000 PLN month on B2B contract (depending on experience and skills)

  • Flexible working hours.

  • No crunch.

  • No non-compete policy.


Submission / Portfolio Instructions:

  • CV is required.

  • Portfolio or demo reel is required.

  • Cover letter is optional.

  • Must be willing to complete an art test if requested.

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