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Cinematics VFX Artist

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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. 

Given the nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to be fully studio based and we are unable to offer remote or hybrid working. We can however provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate. 

Purpose of the role

We have an exciting opportunity for VFX artist to join Frontiers internal cinematics team. You will work with the cinematics artists to create best in class VFX elements to support the diverse range of cinematics asset we will produce. Whether its atmospherics, elemental, particle or mechanical, you'll be comfortable working across a wide array of project types.

This is a unique and incredible opportunity for a driven and passionate individual to make their mark on a new team, working with the very latest in cinematic tools and workflows across our outstanding portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take direction from Cinematics and Art leads to create dynamic, class leading visual effects
  • Give creative insight into asset scope and team capabilities when required
  • Build out VFX library for use across all asset types
  • Have ownership of VFX pipelines and provide input on improvements to workflows
  • Engage with Technical Artists on any required R&D tasks.

About You

  • Essential:
  • Demonstrable experience authoring VFX in Houdini Core/FX
  • Experience with multiple asset types including atmospherics, pyro, fluid, destruction, and simulations
  • Experience exporting/ingesting data from Houdini to real-time engines
  • Good knowledge of VFX fundamentals including timing, composition and colour theory
  • Fluent in the latest digital art techniques and best practice workflows
  • Positive attitude and a desire to bring new ideas to the team
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a holistic team dynamic
  • Comfortable working autonomously to meet expectations and deliveries.

  • Desirable:
  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engines Niagara VFX and Physics systems
  • Experience working in the animation/film/games industry
  • Keen interest in story, narrative and character development
  • Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. 

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.  

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  • Have a finished portfolio or reel that really shows your quality. With your portfolio, it is as important for us to see the final piece as it is to understand the development of that piece and process you have used.

  • We are looking for quality over quantity, so only show the pieces of work that best represent your current level – pieces which are finished and that you are proud of. 

  • Let your personality come through in your cover letter and interview, let us know who you are as a person. Give an insight into how you tackle creative problems and your process for developing solutions.