Anchor Point Studios

VFX Artist

Senior Concept Artist

Anchor Point Studios seeks a VFX Artist to design and implement stylized real-time visual effects for gameplay, characters, cinematics, and storytelling.  Responsibilities include collaborating with art directors and animators, utilizing particle systems, shaders, and post-processing, optimizing assets for performance, working within Unreal Engine, solving technical challenges, and staying current with industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic vision, proficiency in real-time engines (Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity), shader authoring skills, experience with stylized effects, and excellent collaboration skills. A portfolio showcasing real-time VFX work is required.

<div class="job__description body"><div><p>Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.</p>
<p>With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><strong>VFX Artist</strong></p>
<p><strong>Anchor Point Studios</strong></p>
<p><strong>Barcelona based studio,Remote options available</strong></p>
<p><strong>AAA</strong></p>
<h4><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Design and implement highly stylized real-time visual effects that enhance our gameplay, characters, cinematics, and storytelling.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, and animators to maintain a cohesive artistic vision.</li>
<li>Utilize particle systems, shaders, and post-processing techniques to create stunning, dynamic effects.</li>
<li>Optimize VFX assets for performance, memory, and scalability across multiple platforms.</li>
<li>Work within Unreal Engine proprietary tools to develop in-game and cinematic effects.</li>
<li>Solve technical, real-time VFX challenges and work with engineers to improve pipelines.</li>
<li>Stay up to date with new tools, techniques and industry trends to push the boundaries of stylized effects.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>A strong artistic vision for stylized VFX, motion, color, and composition.</li>
<li>Proficiency with modern real-time engines (Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity)</li>
<li>Shader authoring skills (node-based material editors, HLSL, GLSL, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience with stylized, hand-painted effects that fit a unique artistic direction.</li>
<li>A strong grasp of timing, anticipation, and fluid motion in effects work.</li>
<li>Ability to prototype rapidly and iterate based on feedback.</li>
<li>Technical problem-solving skills, with an understanding of performance optimization.</li>
<li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to adapt to a team-oriented environment.</li>
<li>A portfolio or demo reel showcasing stylized real-time VFX work in a game engine.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with advanced VFX tools (Niagara modules, Houdini, EmberGen)</li>
</ul></div><div><p><strong>Why Anchor Point Studios?<br></strong>We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.</p>
<p>We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.</p></div></div>

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