Senior VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Cold Symmetry seeks a Senior VFX Artist for a contract position. This role requires creating high-quality real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine 5, including in-depth blueprint work. Responsibilities include owning VFX pipeline tasks, optimizing workflows, conducting R&D, collaborating with other teams to integrate effects, and refining existing assets. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in Unreal Engine, shader development, and Niagara, and thrives in a collaborative environment, balancing artistic vision with technical constraints. Problem-solving, initiative, and a willingness to grow into a leadership role are crucial.
Must have:
  • Senior-level real-time VFX experience (Unreal Engine)
  • Shader development, materials, and Niagara expertise
  • Proactive problem-solving & team-first attitude
  • Balancing artistic vision with technical constraints
  • Prioritization & self-management skills
Good to have:
  • Leadership experience or willingness to lead
  • Scripting or tool development for VFX workflows
  • Experience in small/mid-sized studios

Job Details

Cold Symmetry, creators of the acclaimed indie title Mortal Shell, is expanding.

Description

Cold Symmetry, creators of the acclaimed indie title Mortal Shell, is expanding. As we grow and strive to produce even better games, we remain committed to a culture of autonomy, quality, creativity, and focus. We’re looking for like-minded individuals—ambitious, creative risk-takers who pour their heart and soul into crafting games they love and want to play.

As a fully remote studio, we welcome candidates from around the globe who are exceptional at what they do. Competence, resourcefulness, extreme ownership in your area of expertise, and a relentless drive to achieve are what we value.

Join us as we embark on an ambitious new project with a team of industry veterans aiming to create something incredible.

We are currently seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, highly collaborative environment, can balance hands-on VFX work with technical problem-solving, and can take initiative to solve challenges and support the team as needs evolve. A major aspect of this role will involve working with Unreal Engine 5 systems, including in-depth blueprint work, so strong technical expertise in this area is essential.

If you’re a technical VFX artist who thrives in a small, hands-on team and is excited by the opportunity to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

You'll Own

  • Creating high-quality real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine that enhance gameplay and world-building.

  • Ownership of VFX pipeline tasks, optimizing workflows and tools to support the team.

  • Conducting R&D into new techniques, tools, and shader development to push visual fidelity.

  • Working closely with designers, engineers, and artists to integrate effects that serve gameplay and narrative needs.

  • Helping clean up and refine existing VFX assets and pipelines for better efficiency.

  • Collaborating with the team to solve technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth integration of VFX assets.

Your XP and Skills

  • Senior-level experience in real-time VFX, preferably in Unreal Engine.

  • Strong technical background with shader development, materials, and Niagara.

  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a team-first attitude—someone who takes ownership and helps others.

  • Experience balancing artistic vision with technical constraints in a game development environment.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and self-manage in a fast-moving production cycle.

  • Some leadership experience or a willingness to grow into a leadership role.

  • Experience in scripting or tool development to improve VFX workflows.

  • Previous experience in a small or mid-sized game studio where flexibility and wearing multiple hats is key.

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About The Company

Cold Symmetry, founded in 2017 by a core team of of AAA veterans with a strong passion for making games of our own. The studio is best known for its highly anticipated debut title Mortal Shell scheduled to release in Q3 2020. The studio's distributed development model has allowed our team to work with the brightest and most talented people in the industry around the world.

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