VFX Artist – Reviewer

📋 Description

• Evaluate real-time VFX assets (including environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle systems, shaders, and cinematic VFX) submitted by external vendors for visual quality, timing, performance, and technical precision.

• Offer actionable, detailed feedback to vendors to guarantee compliance with project style guides, gameplay readability requirements, and technical standards.

• Incorporate approved VFX into the game engine, ensuring proper setup, performance optimization, and compatibility with gameplay or cinematic demands.

• Work collaboratively with internal VFX leads, technical artists, designers, and production teams to uphold pipeline efficiency.

• Detect and resolve visual, technical, or performance-related issues in VFX assets.

• Maintain documentation and communicate best practices for VFX production, optimization, and review processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 2 years of experience in a VFX reviewer, in-engine VFX artist, or outsourcing management position.

• At least one released title (console, PC, or equivalent).

• Strong grasp of VFX principles: timing, motion, impact, gameplay readability, stylization, and environmental storytelling.

• Proficient with Unreal Engine or a similar real-time engine (including particle systems, Niagara, shader authoring, etc.).

• Experienced with industry-standard tools such as Houdini, Maya/Blender, Substance tools, Photoshop, and real-time VFX creation workflows.

• Exceptional communication and feedback delivery abilities.

• Keen attention to detail and capability to maintain consistency across diverse visual effects styles and settings.

• Previous experience in managing or reviewing outsourced VFX teams.

• Familiarity with procedural workflows, particle systems, and techniques for real-time optimization.

• Experience using version control tools like Perforce or Git.

• Understanding of performance budgets, shader complexity, and memory limitations for large-scale or FX-intensive environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A creative and inclusive work environment.