VFX Artist

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

📋 Description

• Establish the visual identity for Nanos, a competitive PvP game developed using Unreal Engine.

• Produce high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and convey impact.

• Design particle systems, materials, and visual feedback that ensure abilities are responsive, readable, and satisfying.

• Generate visually captivating and performant effects that highlight timing, motion, color, and shape language.

• Work collaboratively with designers, artists, and engineers to enhance gameplay clarity and improve the player experience.

• Achieve a balance between visual quality and performance in real-time effects.

• Contribute to the game's visual identity, core gameplay, and overall player satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong expertise in creating real-time VFX using Unreal Engine, including Niagara and Materials.

• Excellent sense of timing, motion, color, and visual clarity.

• Capability to create stylized effects that enhance gameplay understanding.

• Knowledge of performance aspects for real-time effects.

• Portfolio or reel showcasing real-time VFX work.

• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.

• High proficiency in English communication.

• Preference for the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and creative ideas.

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including Niagara, Materials, and Blueprints.

• Experience with version control systems, including Git.

• HLSL knowledge is preferred.

• Familiarity with deep profiling tools is preferred.

• Experience with low-level optimization tools, such as RenderDoc and Unreal Insights, is preferred.

• Experience in creating effects for stylized or anime-inspired games is preferred.

• Understanding of lighting, post-processing, and real-time rendering optimization is preferred.

• Background in technical implementation and creative problem-solving is preferred.

• Japanese communication skills are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based Profit Sharing.

• KOMODO Special Holidays (5 business days for Summer, 7 business days for Winter, 1 day for your Birthday, and 1 day for Game Launch Day).

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Complimentary language learning classes (Japanese, English).

• Company-sponsored events.

• A Steam Deck will be provided to employees for their employment.

• Free access to games and manga.

• Some benefits will be available after the completion of the probationary period.