Contract Senior VFX Artist

📋 Description

• Create immersive visual effects in Unreal Engine, ranging from atmospheric details to cinematic moments.

• Develop advanced Niagara systems and custom scripts for realistic effects.

• Optimize materials to support VFX requirements in different environments and gameplay scenarios.

• Execute Chaos destruction workflows by integrating dynamic simulations into gameplay.

• Collaborate with various teams to ensure effects enhance storytelling and gameplay experiences.

• Implement effects into Blueprints, fine-tuning for responsiveness and immersion.

• Mentor junior artists to elevate the team's overall quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience creating real-time VFX for games, with senior role involvement in at least two shipped titles.

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including Niagara, Blueprints, and performance optimization.

• Expertise in Chaos destruction pipeline for building, simulating, and integrating realistic destruction.

• Strong skills in using Houdini for creating procedural destruction assets and environmental effects.

• Ability to create custom Niagara modules and scripts for accurate behaviors.

• Artistic sensibility to make effects realistic and impactful.

• Desire to mentor and support junior artists for team growth.

• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about technical and visual excellence.

• Portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time VFX, particularly in destruction and environmental effects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package

• Culture fostering respect and curiosity