VFX Artist (Mid/Senior)
$70,000–$120,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Create and implement high-quality visual effects that enhance gameplay, environments, characters, and cinematic experiences using Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, particle systems, shaders, Blueprints, and materials. Build a wide range of effects from ambient environmental VFX to character abilities, gameplay effects, and cinematic sequences while balancing visual quality with performance requirements. Collaborate with artists, designers, audio, and development teams to iterate on effects based on feedback and project needs, ensuring VFX support the overall visual direction and player experience. Adapt work to changing production priorities and participate in regular team reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Required Qualifications
- Mid-Level 2–5+ years of professional experience creating VFX for games or equivalent experience
- Senior Level 5+ years of professional experience creating VFX for games or equivalent experience
- Experience creating and implementing real-time VFX in Unreal Engine 5
- Strong understanding of Niagara, particle systems, shaders, materials, Blueprints, and mesh-based effects
- Experience creating a variety of VFX, including environmental, gameplay, character abilities, and/or cinematic effects
- Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D Studio Max, Maya, or comparable 3D software
- Understanding of VFX/PostFX integration and the performance considerations of real-time effects
- Ability to iterate quickly while maintaining visual quality
- Strong understanding of game production pipelines and real-time 3D game engines
- Ability to collaborate effectively and give and receive constructive feedback
- Strong artistic eye and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to iterate quickly without sacrificing quality
- Strong understanding of real-time VFX and 3D game production pipelines
- Experience with Houdini or other procedural VFX tools
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and production demands
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- All new hires are required to complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form and provide documentation to confirm their identity and authorization to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Bonus XP: Shipped a AA or AAA game, particularly an Unreal Engine title
- Experience with advanced Niagara workflows and Unreal Engine 5's VFX tools
- Experience creating VFX for character abilities, combat, weapons, environments, or cinematic sequences
- Experience optimizing VFX for performance across different platforms
- Strong understanding of materials, shaders, lighting, and rendering as they relate to real-time VFX
- Experience creating custom textures, flipbooks, meshes, or other assets specifically for VFX
- Experience working with both stylized and realistic VFX
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