Lead VFX Artist

Insomniac Games is searching for a Lead Visual Effects Artist. The Lead VFX Artist is responsible for managing and developing a visual effects team. Has the knowledge and experience of creating art assets and sets an example for the team by demonstrating a mastery of industry standards and tools, proprietary technology, and departmental production workflows. Has a proven understanding of production schedules and project goals, along with game performance, and technical considerations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Balance hands-on VFX asset creation with day-to-day team leadership and management of the VFX team.
• Partner closely with Principal VFX Artist to plan, create and test content creation and pipelines before deploying to the development team
• Oversee and support external VFX partners, ensuring they are properly onboarded to style and technical standards and that their deliveries meet quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Production Management to scope and estimate work, build schedules, assign tasks and track progress for VFX deliverables.
• Works closely with Art Directors to develop visual targets, maintain a cohesive visual style and consistent quality bar across all aspects in VFX.
• Review VFX artists’ work to ensure VFX content is performant aesthetically and technically that is aligned with Art Direction.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, environments with VFX requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure VFX assets are delivered on time and integrated smoothly into the game.
• Works closely with the Tool and Engine team to aid in the ongoing evolution and enhancements of proprietary tools and engine to improve and enhance VFX fidelity.
• Champion and implement new production methods, best practices, and optimizations to improve efficiency and in-game performance.