We are looking for a creative and technically skilled VFX Artist to craft high-quality real-time visual effects for our project.
You will be responsible for creating impactful and optimized effects that enhance gameplay clarity, atmosphere, and immersion. This role requires both artistic sensibility and strong technical understanding of real-time systems.
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in game development
Strong portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX work
Experience working in Unreal Engine
Proficiency with Niagara particle systems
Solid understanding of materials, shaders, and real-time rendering
Experience creating textures for VFX (flipbooks, masks, noise maps, etc.)
Understanding of timing, motion, and visual rhythm
Ability to balance visual impact with performance constraints
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Responsibilities
Create real-time VFX for gameplay, combat, environment and cinematics
Design effects that support gameplay readability and player feedback
Develop particle systems using Niagara
Create and optimize materials and shaders for VFX
Work closely with Design, Animation, and Tech Art teams
Ensure effects meet performance budgets across target platforms
Maintain visual consistency with the project’s art direction
Iterate based on gameplay and performance feedback
Would Be a Plus
Experience shipping a game title
Experience with stylized or realistic combat VFX
Knowledge of Blueprint systems
Experience with Houdini for procedural VFX generation
Understanding of lighting and post-processing pipelines
Experience optimizing for consoles
Basic scripting knowledge (Python or similar)
What We Offer
Working within a team with well-established pipelines;
Close collaboration with art and technical departments;
Participation in the development of complex hard surface solutions (architecture, machinery, destruction systems);
Fast hiring and clear process;
20 Paid Vacation Days;
10 Paid Sick Leave Days;
Regular salary reviews;
Personal Development Plan for clear growing of skills;
Accountant support;
Comfortable Office Location and the ability to work remotely;
Corporate English lessons;
Advanced training: compensation of 50% of the cost of training courses, and video courses;
Career Path and Mentorship Program;
Referral internal Program: Active Program with Great Bonuses;
Community of people who understand your game passion.
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