Senior VFX Artist

22 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

VFX

Job Description

2K is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to craft spectacular visual effects that bring game worlds to life. This role involves conceptualizing and implementing beautiful effects that define the mood and spectacle of games, working across teams to integrate VFX that support gameplay. The ideal candidate will have a proficient grasp of particle systems, material creation, modeling, and texturing, with deep knowledge of Unreal Engine to create high-performance effects and build efficient pipelines.

Good To Have:

Experience with Houdini, EmberGen, or other simulation tools.
Background in traditional art or animation.
Experience working on multiplayer or live-service titles.
Familiarity with PBR workflows and cross-platform development.

Must Have:

Craft spectacular visual effects that breathe life into game worlds.
Instrumental in crafting and implementing beautiful effects that define the mood and spectacle of games.
Conceptualize and implement spectacular VFX that align with the project's artistic vision.
Take key VFX content from concept to completion, owning the work within the scope provided by the Lead VFX Artist.
Collaborate across teams (art, engineering, and design) to seamlessly integrate VFX that support gameplay and deliver memorable moments.
Create high-performance effects that elevate visual standards using Unreal.
Help build efficient pipelines for VFX creation and implementation, sharing expertise to elevate the team.
Partner with production to manage tasks, ensuring work is delivered on schedule to meet deadlines.
5+ years within the video game industry in a VFX artist role.
Experience working with real-time particle systems, shader development, lighting, and performance optimization.
Solid understanding of DCCs such as Photoshop and Maya.
Expertise in Unreal, including Niagara, the Material Editor, Sequencer, and Blueprint.
A high level of artistry with expertise in form, color, movement, painting, texturing, and 3D modeling skills.
A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

Perks:

Inclusive work environment
Encouraging teams to Come as You Are and do your best work
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

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What We Need:

Do you want to craft spectacular visual effects that breathe life into game worlds? Then, come join our team as a Senior VFX Artist. You'll be instrumental in crafting and implementing beautiful effects that define the mood and spectacle of our games. To thrive in this role, a proficient grasp of particle systems, material creation, modeling, and texturing is essential. A perfect blend of technical expertise and a creative eye will make our game worlds feel truly alive and dynamic.

What You Will Do:

Conceptualize and implement spectacular VFX that align with the project's artistic vision.
Take key VFX content from concept to completion, owning the work within the scope provided by the Lead VFX Artist.
Collaborate across teams (art, engineering, and design) to seamlessly integrate VFX that support gameplay and deliver memorable moments.
Bring your deep knowledge of Unreal to create high-performance effects that elevate our visual standards.
Help build efficient pipelines for VFX creation and implementation, sharing expertise to elevate the team.
Partner with production to manage tasks, ensuring work is delivered on schedule to meet deadlines.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

5+ years within the video game industry in a VFX artist role.
Experience working with real-time particle systems, shader development, lighting, and performance optimization.
Solid understanding of DCCs such as Photoshop and Maya.
Expertise in Unreal, including Niagara, the Material Editor, Sequencer, and Blueprint.
A high level of artistry with expertise in form, color, movement, painting, texturing, and 3D modeling skills.
A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.