Lead VFX Artist (offline) $3500-5000

Requirements:
VFX simulation experience (particles, liquid, RBD, fire / smoke);
Skills in 3D animations for advertising-style shots;
Proficient skills in polygonal 3D modeling, 2+ years of experience;
Some experience with Houdini;
Experience with Maya or 3D Max or Cinema;
Proficient skills in creating and editing textures and PBR materials. Organic and non-organic; tiled, unique, trim sheet texturing;
Good notion of proportions and a good eye for detail;
Quick learning on the technical constraints of platforms, engines, and software;
Micro planning the work process, reliable work estimation, self-sufficiency in the work process.

Main duties:
Creating models, animations for advertising-style shots
VFX simulation (particles, liquid, RBD, fire / smoke)
Houdini assets and scenes creation for animation and/or Unreal Engine integration
Creating assets for export to Unreal Engine (UE)
Creating assets and packs for future reusability
Unwrapping of models, texturing based on sketches of the content artist, textures baking
Using specific project tools in order to achieve the best results and meet the deadlines.
Creating assets and textures in line with the project’s artistic and technical direction (references, documents, etc.);
Creating a realistic 3D model from a painted concept;
Mentoring junior teammates.

Will be a plus:
Experience with UE4 (content managing: models, materials, textures, etc.).
Experience in adtech or video industry / movie making;
Love for cinema and animation;
Advanced English level;
Proficient skills in Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer;
3D sculpting software knowledge;

We offer:
Competitive remuneration;
Flexible schedule;
Education in USA or EU;
World-class equipment and working environment;
Variety of interesting and challenging tasks;
Paid vacation and sick leaves;
Modern office with lots of fun with our talented and creative team;

About:
The client is a Ukrainian virtual production company focused on creating virtual environments for real-time photo-realistic visual effects based on Unreal Engine.

About Nova-Labs

Nova-Labs creates technologies and services that shape the future of connectivity. Using innovative approaches based on people-built networks means we can say no to the antiquated ways of the past. Nova Labs is the creator of the open-source Helium Network and remains an active contributor to the ecosystem alongside the community and Helium Foundation. Nova Labs continues to build products and services that are compatible with the Helium Network.

Company website:
https://nova-labs.com/