Lead VFX Artist

At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games. 

We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role. As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades. 

At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!   

Job Description 

Invoke is looking for Lead VFX Artist to manage our team of VFX Artists working on our new DnD project. As the Lead VFX Artist, you will play a central role in guiding a team of VFX Artists dedicated to crafting exceptional real-time effects for our upcoming AAA action-adventure title. 

What you'll do 

• Work closely with the designers, artists and engineers to define, clarify, and visualize asset requirements for everything from individual features to entire game VFX style guides 

• Collaborate with technical artists and art leads to define game asset priorities 

• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deadlines for the VFX team and make sure that the production process aligns with the overall game development roadmap 

• Work with other departments to ensuire clear communication, efficient workflow, and timely delivery of assets 

• Identify potential risks or roadblocks and work proactively to mitigate them, ensuring that the art team remains on track 

• Continuously assess and improve processes to increase efficiency and team satisfaction. 

 What you'll bring 

• Experience in a mangement position ideally in the video game industry  

• Outstanding problem-solving skills in devising imaginative and efficient visual solutions for design challenges 

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira 

• Strong understanding of the video game development lifecycle, especially in relation to art asset creation and integration 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to lead a creative team and coordinate across departments 

• Knowledge of art pipelines in AAA 

• Excellent communication skills in French and English. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following: age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, country origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities. We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.   

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