Lead VFX Artist

Lead Visual Effects Artist is responsible for managing and developing a visual effects team, creating art assets, and setting an example for the team by demonstrating mastery of industry standards and tools.

Requirements

• Balance hands-on VFX asset creation with day-to-day team leadership and management of the VFX team
• Partner closely with Principal VFX Artist to plan, create and test content creation and pipelines
• Oversee and support external VFX partners, ensuring they are properly onboarded to style and technical standards
• Collaborate with Production Management to scope and estimate work, build schedules, assign tasks and track progress for VFX deliverables
• Works closely with Art Directors to develop visual targets, maintain a cohesive visual style and consistent quality bar
• Review VFX artists' work to ensure VFX content is performant aesthetically and technically
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, environments with VFX requirements
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure VFX assets are delivered on time and integrated smoothly into the game
• Works closely with the Tool and Engine team to aid in the ongoing evolution and enhancements of proprietary tools and engine
• Champion and implement new production methods, best practices, and optimizations to improve efficiency and in-game performance
• Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of VFX artists, including consistent quality bar, goal-setting and performance reviews

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts for Sony products
• Bonus Package