Senior VFX Artist

📋 Description

• Develop and execute high-quality real-time visual effects, including explosions, fire, smoke, magic, particles, and environmental interactions.

• Work in close collaboration with the Art Director to ensure that VFX adheres to the project's overall artistic direction and visual objectives.

• Partner with Game Designers and Technical Artists to integrate VFX smoothly into gameplay systems and mechanics.

• Contribute to the enhancement of VFX pipelines, workflows, and industry best practices.

• Ensure all visual effects are optimized for performance across the targeted platforms.

• Review and refine VFX assets based on feedback from Art Direction, Design, and Technical teams.

• Prototype innovative ideas and techniques, assessing feasibility, performance, and visual impact.

• Provide support and mentorship to junior VFX artists, sharing expertise and promoting quality standards.

• Collaborate with QA to identify and address visual or performance-related issues.

• Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency throughout all VFX assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist within video game development.

• Prior experience in a Senior VFX position.

• Strong proficiency in creating real-time VFX using modern game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).

• Comprehensive understanding of shaders, particles, materials, and real-time rendering pipelines.

• High level of proficiency with Houdini for procedural VFX, simulations, and real-time asset creation, including integration into game engines.

• Demonstrated experience in optimizing VFX for performance across various platforms.

• Ability to balance artistic quality with technical limitations.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a production setting.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on released AAA or AA titles.

• Familiarity with console development and platform-specific limitations.

• Experience contributing to improvements in VFX pipelines and workflows.

• Knowledge of scripting or technical art workflows.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.