Company Briefing
NetEase Games Montréal, ThunderFire Group of NetEase Games - is one of the leading developers and publishers in the gaming industry. Focused on delivering the best quality gaming experience on console, PC and mobile to international markets, we warmly seek collaboration with talents around the world to produce masterpieces through innovation and inspiration.
Job description
We are looking for a person who would join our production teams to be part of the VFX team as Senior VFX Artist. You would be working closely with other VFX artists, various content creation departments, Art Technical Directors, Art Direction to create content.
What will you be doing:
• Based on our art and game direction, create VFX which meet our ambitions, vision, and technical capabilities.
o Participate in creating data for in-game (real-time) needs, UI, cinematics, gameplay, ...
• Participate in implementing pipelines, workflows and DCCs.
• Creating and adjusting Post processes, weather systems, flow maps, …
• Ensure data is optimal, is well built and integrated and meets expected art targets.
• Must demonstrate a high level of tech knowledge of data related topics (quality of execution the data, integration, constant perf & memory controlling and ownership).
• Create documentation, share knowledge, good practices.
• Work closely with teams and colleagues from other departments.
The skills we’re looking for:
• Has at least 5+ years of experience as VFX artist, in the video game industry.
• Has experience with Unreal or is open to learn it.
• Has experience with relevant content creation tools (Maya, 3dsMax, Photoshop, …).
• A portfolio showcasing relevant experience.
• Autonomous.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Python scripting knowledge is welcomed.
Why could we be the perfect place for you:
We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.
NetEase Games is one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years NetEase Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world. The company has more than one hundred genre defining and innovative games in operation. Recent games include Naraka: Bladepoint, Knives Out, Onmyoji, Identity V, Diablo Immortal, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, among many other acclaimed titles.
NetEase Games has also established in-depth partnerships with some of the world’s most creative game studios and developers. Notable partnerships include Mojang (Minecraft), Niantic (Pokémon Go), BHVR (Dead by Daylight) in addition to many other world class studios. In the future, NetEase Games will continue to unleash the potential of creators and developers worldwide and create high-quality games and services that can be shared and loved by players on a global stage.