• Develop, design, and execute real-time particle effects utilizing static textures and animated 2D/3D components

• Create and texture particle, decal, and material assets, including color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and emissive maps

• Construct basic geometry with appropriate UVs for visual effects purposes

• Position and adjust effects throughout various environments, encounters, and cinematics to enhance gameplay, storytelling, and visual clarity

• Contribute to establishing the artistic vision and direction for visual effects

• Assist in defining workflows and pipelines that align with current industry standards and practices

• Coordinate layered VFX events, managing timing and blending to achieve realistic impact

• Create simulations for gameplay features such as destruction, elemental effects, and environmental ambiance

• Optimize visual effects for frame rate and memory efficiency while maintaining high quality

• Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure VFX align with the game vision and technical specifications

• Uphold consistency with the overarching art direction while striving for innovation and creative excellence

• Over 5 years of professional experience in creating VFX within real-time game engines

• Proficient technical skills with real-time engines such as Unity or Unreal

• Expertise in shader development, particle systems, and VFX tools

• Strong animation and timing abilities, with a keen sense of motion and impact

• Aesthetic sensibility, capable of translating reference materials into high-quality real-time effects

• Effective collaboration and communication skills across art, design, and engineering teams

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while driving team productivity

• Familiarity with ARPGs, live-service development processes, and multi-team collaboration

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Equal Employment Opportunities

• Commitment to Inclusion

Senior VFX Artist

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