Associate VFX Artist - High Moon Studios

Requisition ID: R023237

Job Description:

Great Games Start with Great People! Join us during this thrilling phase of our company’s journey. We are cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation and are on the lookout for an imaginative, resourceful, and versatile Associate VFX Artist to be a part of our team in Carlsbad, California. If creating groundbreaking worlds and unforgettable player experiences are your passions, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with the VFX Art Lead and other departments to deliver breathtaking AAA quality visual effects.
• Utilize sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to create a variety of real-time special effects.
• Employ traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, among others, alongside proprietary tools to deliver high-quality visual effects that simulate real-world physical elements.
• Place and sequence the behavior of effects in-game, balancing both Design and Art requirements.
• Read and write script code to sequence effects efficiently.
• Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with team members, production, and management to ensure project goals are achieved.

To Succeed You Should Have…

• Production experience with particle systems and other dynamic simulations.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Max, or Maya.
• Strong artistic skills coupled with good technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Awareness of console game budgets and technical constraints.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized mindset.
• A passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to change.
• A passion for video games.
• 1+ years of Visual Effects experience for games or equivalent real-time experience in film/television.

We’d Love It If You Also Have…

• Programming experience in any language (C#, Python, HLSL).
• A background in traditional animation.
• Experience with Houdini or other dynamic and fluid simulations.

We welcome anyone passionate about transforming the gaming industry. Unsure about meeting all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and other under-represented groups often don't apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Activision Blizzard, we are proud to create a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage your application.

About High Moon Studios

Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio contributing to the Call of Duty® franchise, having worked on over 15 titles including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Black Ops Cold War, and Warzone 2.0, along with Bungie’s Destiny 2: Forsaken, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Located in Carlsbad, CA, we employ over 170 talented professionals dedicated to creating extraordinary gaming experiences for our audience.

Our studio is home to award-winning developers, accomplished artists, and experts recognized as the best in their fields. We've employed innovative techniques aimed to enhance efficiency and product quality, thereby improving our studio’s quality of life. High Moon Studios is wholly owned by Activision. Learn more about us at .

Our World

At Activision, we strive to cultivate the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment, driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences globally. Our portfolio includes beloved franchises like Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®.

Our ambition is not limited to our storied past; we aim to advance gameplay with popular titles and sophisticated technologies. We aspire to be the most inclusive company because our success stems from our passionate, creative, and diverse teams. We are focused on creating fun, unforgettable entertainment for our player community. The future holds immense opportunities—this could be your chance to level up.

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Rewards

We offer a suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being