Senior VFX Artist

📋 Description

• Create visually captivating real-time VFX for characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics

• Ensure VFX align with the project’s artistic vision, visual style, and gameplay requirements - in partnership with the art director

• Integrate VFX into the game while optimizing performance for target platforms

• Collaborate with designers, animators, engineers, and fellow artists to enhance gameplay clarity, storytelling, and player immersion through VFX

• Manage timelines, meet deadlines, and address any production obstacles alongside team leaders

• Implement feedback from art director and design to refine VFX quality and performance

• Offer guidance and support to fellow artists, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in real-time VFX creation tools and software such as Unreal Engine’s Niagara VFX System, Photoshop, etc.

• Strong grasp of color theory, shape design, timing, motion, and visual storytelling in VFX creation, especially for stylized/semi-realistic effects

• Experience in developing and customizing shaders/materials for visual effects

• Thorough knowledge of VFX optimization techniques for real-time rendering

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments

• Impressive VFX reel/portfolio showcasing various work, with a focus on real-time VFX designed for gameplay

• Willingness to collaborate with the art director and fellow artists to shape the artistic direction of in-game VFX

• Previous experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry is a must

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position available for candidates within US West to US East time zones (UTC -8 to UTC -4)

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer

• Provision of reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical and mental disabilities upon request