Gala
Gala is a community-uplifting powerhouse defining new frontiers in Web3 entertainment. Our games division started with a single intention, to give power back to the gamers. Now, we have brought that same idea to the entertainment world to create Entertainment that Empowers with our Film and Music divisions.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work remotely with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you’ll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences’ lives in the real world. The Role
We are excited to announce Mirandus is looking for an experienced Lead VFX Artist. You will assist in building an amazing RPG sent in an epic fantasy world. This is a unique opportunity to be immersed in a phenomenal team working on the gaming evolution, working on new and exciting things all while working with some of the best and most talented devs in the industry. You will be a hands on Lead that will need to, in time, build your team. We are looking for a stellar talent that can lead and be diving into the work. Responsibilities
Develop innovative, complex, and visually stunning particle and shader effects within the defined visual style
Creating assets such as textures, models, and shaders relevant to visual effects art
Concept, propose and present creative ideas
Work closely with our artists, animators, designers, and programmers to implement effects
Provide creative input specific to assigned tasks
Review and request elements and VFX from outsourcing partners and implement in-engine
Optimize VFX for multiple platforms, including PC / Console(s) / mobile
Essential Skills and Qualifications
5+ years experience as a VFX artist in games or related industries
Prior experience as a Lead or Senior level within game dev
Passion for creating stylized real-time VFX assets for characters, props, environments, and user interfaces
Experience setting up VFX pipelines and standards
Experience working with the Unity game engine
Proven ability to create outstanding visuals within performance and content budgets.
Expert proficiency in Maya animation workflows
Driven to solve technical challenges across many aspects of game development
Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
Excited by problem-solving
Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
Comfortable with working remotely on a full-time basis.
MMO experience a plus
Understanding of animation principles and timing.
Experience with Unity
LI-RD1
Gala is an equal opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary
Flexible Working Hours
Unlimited PTO
Fully Remote and Location Independence
US Based Employees 100% covered for employees (Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program and several
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion and drive to join our team then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
$60,000 — $100,000/year
