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VFX Artist H/F (Plague Team)
Asobo Studio
Job Summary
Location: Bordeaux
Department: Art
Type: Full-time / On-site
Asobo Studio is an innovative game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for creating 25 games for PC and consoles including famous licenses and original creations. Currently, the studio employs over 300 collaborators working on projects such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, the A Plague Tale franchise, and HoloForge (XR department).
The studio’s mission is to create exceptional and memorable interactive experiences for players, driven by innovation, immersion, and emotion.
This position offers the opportunity to join an experienced and ambitious team behind “A Plague Tale: Innocence” and “A Plague Tale: Requiem.” The role encourages full expression of your potential and continued development of your expertise as a VFX Artist.
Key Responsibilities
- Create captivating VFX for environments (rain, snow, fire, etc.) and gameplay feedback (projectiles, shots, etc.).
- Optimize VFX to meet technical constraints of the game engine and technologies used.
- Integrate VFX directly into game levels.
- Participate in updating and optimizing existing tools.
- Explore new ideas by testing and validating innovative concepts.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- At least 4 years of experience as a VFX Artist in one or more video game productions within a studio environment.
- Strong attention to detail and creativity.
- Proactive and autonomous in your work.
- Good teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with various disciplines.
- Good knowledge of FX editors.
- Familiarity with pipelines and rendering techniques on consoles.
- Good understanding of technical constraints and optimization solutions.
- Proficiency in a 3D software (ideally 3ds Max).
Preferred Qualifications
- Shader programming skills (GLSL / HLSL).
- Knowledge of C++, Python, and/or C#.
- Experience with scripting languages.
- Familiarity with Houdini and/or Embergen.
Application Process
If this opportunity seems like an exciting next step in your career, Asobo Studio would be delighted to meet you.
They encourage candidates who may not meet all criteria to still apply and share what unique talents they can bring to the project or future opportunities.
Please send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio (professional and personal projects) via the application form.
Next steps include:
- Review of your application
- Technical test (if applicable)
- Remote interview with HR team member
- Technical interview with project leads (in-person when possible; travel expenses to Bordeaux will be reimbursed)
For more insight into life at Asobo Studio, visit their LinkedIn page.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Asobo Studio is an employer committed to positive action and equity in employment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, or any other non-professional factor.
The studio also commits to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require specific accommodations for a position, please mention this during your interview with the recruitment team.
