Job Description

Job reference 028B44E603_crt:1672013412672

Company Name Electric Square

Salary Competitive


Location Singapore

Country Singapore

Industry sector Animation


Job start date ASAP

Posted date 26/12/2022

Experience Level Mid-Senior Level


Job type Permanent | Full Time

Remote / Hybrid Yes

ES Singapore is a brand-new studio with big ambitions and a forward-thinking approach to game development, following in the footsteps of its world-class HQ in Brighton, United Kingdom. We can offer you an award-winning working environment with an employee satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Glassdoor. At Electric Square, we don\'t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Electric Square we are looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic and self-motivated VFX Artist to join our Singapore based team working on an exciting, new and unannounced project.

A VFX Artist at Electric Square:

• Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of bespoke, original and industry leading VFX for AAA console.
• Understands the value that VFX can add to all aspects of the player experience.
• Creates set piece events, ambient and gameplay related VFX that give each product unique character.
• Partner\'s closely with the technical teams to deliver an efficient, stable, state of the art VFX pipeline and consistently strive for excellence that demonstrates work at the cutting edge.
• Is a champion for VFX and constantly look for opportunities where your work can enhance the game.
• Pre-Visualise\'s and prototype cutting edge VFX techniques.
• Documents & communicates clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.
• Maintains and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to the project goals.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years\' production experience as a VFX artist in the games industry working on cutting edge AAA console titles.
• Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines
• Understanding of shaders and the rendering pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Understanding of Houdini, a distinct advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
• To be a creative thinker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to accept and follow directions, and to collaborate productively with others.
• A VFX reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.
• An exceptional eye and drive for quality and detail.

We are open to discussing remote working options; this is dependant on experience

Benefits

When you join Electric Square Singapore you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. The Studio knows that it\'s the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as an Electric Square team member.

• Holidays - 19 days\' annual leave entitlement plus an additional 4 days studio closure over the end of year festive period plus all Singapore bank holidays.

• Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year\'s anniversary working at Electric Square, up to a maximum of 30 days of annual leave entitlement.

• Team Project Bonuses

• Private Medical and Dental Insurance Scheme - You will be entitled to participate in the Company\'s private medical & dental insurance scheme.

• Group Income Protection

• Health and Well-being Allowance - $90 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities, ranging from going to the gym, rock climbing, yoga and a lovely massage. It\'s on us!

• Group Life Insurance

• Volunteer Time Off \'Electric Square in the Community\' - Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice.

• Tech Scheme - Interest free company loan to buy Tech, which will be deducted from your monthly salary for the duration of the loan.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme - Interest free company loan to buy a bicycle/bicycle accessory, which will be deducted from your monthly salary for the duration of the loan.

• Free Fresh Cooked Electric Square Monthly Friday Lunch - Monthly Friday lunches bought to us by one of many amazing local pop-up diners - A wonderful way to catch up with everyone on a Friday!

Perks:

• Free Awesome Swag - Sleek Electric Square T-shirts and merch, with the iconic Electra symbol emblazoned on the front. New ranges out every season!
• Extensive Video Game & Book Library - Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console.
• Exclusive anniversary presents - After your first and third year as an Electron to say a big thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to Electric Square.
• Free roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas
• Free Breakfast Bars - For when you need that extra boost at breakfast time.
• Fresh Fruit - Provided daily.
• Cookies & Biscuits - For the odd naughty pleasure.
• Soft Drinks Fridge - A large range of free chilled soft drinks.
• Electra\'s Beer Fridge - Free beers, ales. Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to.
• Fantastic studio in the centre of Singapore
• Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights out - We work hard together so it\'s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Singapore has to offer.
• Christmas & Summer Parties- Fantastically fun Summer and Christmas parties!
• Exhibitions & Days Out - If there is an event happening of interest to us, we\'ll happily spread the word, pick up the bill and see if any Electrons are up for going - we\'re keen to get everyone out seeing what\'s going on.

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