Entry Level VFX Artist job at Bungarra

Job Type: Contract 4 months
The Position: Entry Level VFX Artist
Rate: $30K
Requirements: Must have or procure an ABN number

RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Studio Development Director and the Artists to take part in the development of a brand new surfing title. Your job is to build a pre-rendered opening movie sequence, animated load screen sequences, game cover art and animated company logo sequence for our PC / PS3 title, The Surfer™.

You will need to concept and then build. This means you will need to be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and effectively meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience within the film and game industry and /or.
• An exceptional demo reel

SOFT SKILLS:

• Understands game production design process and methodology
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently
• Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management
• Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results
• Strong written and oral communication

HARD SKILLS:

• Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release
• Demonstrable excellence as a VFX artist (motion, compositing, animation)
• Extensive experience of VFX editors and particle systems, know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
• In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game development related to VFXs
• Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (3DS Max, Maya, Houdini, Photoshop, After Effects, etc…) DCC applications
• Experience as an animator, texture artist a major plus

EDUCATION:

• University degree
• Applicants should submit a 2D and 3D portfolio

HOW TO APPLY

• Applicants must be able to work at our Fremantle studios and must already be a resident of Perth Western Australia. We are employing Perth based people only at this point. All interstate and overseas enquiries are appreciated, but as this is a position for current Perth based residents only, if you apply outside of our stringent requirements you may not receive a response.
• Email only. No visits or phone calls, please.
• Applications by COB Friday 9th September, 2011
• The Subject line of your email must reference the job title and your name, like this: VFX Artist: Last name, First name
• Include your resume as an email attachment, preferably as a PDF or in Word 2003 or later format. Include links to online portfolio if applicable.
• Make sure your resume also includes your name, address, phone, and email.
• Send email to: admin@bungarra.com

*Principle applications only. No recruitment firms please*