Senior VFX Artist – GameSim

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop tailored real-time visual effects and integrate them within the engine (UE5, Unity, or proprietary platforms).

• Produce all essential textures and materials; ensure the maintenance of organized, comprehensible graphs and parameterization.

• Employ additional software tools such as Photoshop, Blender, Houdini, or Maya as necessary.

• Comprehend intricate material configurations, blueprints, or scripting hooks; resolve issues and collaborate with Tech Art/Engineering.

• Master optimization principles: budgets, overdraw, particle counts, memory/performance constraints, and console targets.

• Establish quality standards, deliver clear reviews/paintovers, and oversee VFX execution for small teams or strike groups.

• Actively identify potential risks (such as missing hooks, performance spikes, or ambiguous direction), suggest solutions, and escalate matters promptly.

• Work closely with Designers, Concept Artists, and the Art Director; collaborate with Tech Art/Engineering as required.

• Assist in client-facing communication when necessary: clarify requirements, share work-in-progress, and ensure alignment on the “definition of done.”

• Delegate tasks, set immediate priorities, and maintain a well-organized backlog.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum **8 years of professional experience in the game industry** with at least one released title.

• Proven expertise in end-to-end real-time VFX workflow with in-engine implementation in **Unreal Engine 4 or 5** and Niagara.

• Strong foundational knowledge in particle animation and shape language (clarity, timing, impact).

• Proficient in material and texture creation using Photoshop and/or Substance Designer. **Demonstrated knowledge in optimization (particle counts, overdraw budgets, performance limits).**

• Exceptional communication skills at a leadership level: concise written and verbal updates, actionable feedback, and strong collaboration practices.

• Experience in mentoring or guiding other artists (a formal lead role is not mandatory, but leadership attributes are essential).

• Availability to work during Central (CT) core hours with potential overlap with Pacific (PT) or Eastern (ET) hours.

• Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or onsite.

• Nice-to-have skills include:

• Experience with Houdini.

• Familiarity with Substance Designer.

• Knowledge of EmberGen.

• Experience with Unity.

• Scripting or coding abilities (C#, Python, etc.).

• Skills in 2D or 3D animation.

• Versatility in both stylized and realistic work; experience with foliage and atmospheric effects.

• Background in establishing VFX standards and pipelines (templates, naming conventions, libraries, scalability rules).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.

• 3 weeks of paid leave.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Sick Leave.

• Disability Coverage.

• Performance bonuses.

• Corporate holidays.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching.

• Professional Development opportunities.