Senior VFX Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
Seedworld Studios is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to work on their Metaverse project, Seedworld, using Unreal Engine 5.3. The role involves creating and optimizing particle systems, shaders, and other VFX assets, ensuring optimal visual quality and game performance. Responsibilities include collaborating with the art director and other teams, researching and conceptualizing effects, adhering to artistic standards, and sharing knowledge with colleagues. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in AAA game development (PC/console), expertise in Unreal Engine (Niagara & Blueprint), and proficiency in 2D/3D stylized VFX creation. Strong artistic skills, knowledge of shader development, and excellent communication are crucial.
Must have:
- 4+ years VFX experience in AAA game dev (PC/Console)
- Unreal Engine (Niagara & Blueprint) expertise
- 2D/3D stylized VFX creation
- Collaboration & communication skills
- Shader and material knowledge
Good to have:
- Experience with Maya/Blender/Houdini
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, HLSL, Blueprint)
- Embergen experience
- Understanding of full game pipelines
Perks:
- 21 days of holidays + local bank holidays
- Sick days
- Training/course budget
- Work equipment budget
- Monthly salary paid in stablecoins (USDC)
13 skills required
Job Details
VFX Artist | Seedworld
We are seeking an experienced VFX Artist to work on one of the biggest Metaverse projects ever Seedworld on Unreal 5.3.
As a VFX artist, you will deploy your excellent understanding of Unreal (Niagara & Blueprint) and usual artist software (Photoshop, Substance, 3D modeling package, etc.) to create and optimize particle systems, shaders, and other VFX that match with the Seedworld unique style.
Responsibilities:
- Create visual effects art assets that balance performance, efficiency, and artistry to achieve optimal run time visual quality and game performance;
- Research, conceptualize, and derive quality visual effects from references to apply to various aspects of the game;
- Collaborate with the art director, game designers, and developers to ensure that VFX meets the game requirements while adhering to artistic standards;
- Share knowledge and best practices with teammates;
- Actively participate in technical and artistic discussions and problem-solving;
- Ability to summarize his work and documentation for internal & external communication.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in similar roles with at least one AAA game shipped on PC or console;
- Prior experience creating 2D and 3D stylized visual effects;
- Experience working with Unreal game engine and Niagara;
- Knowledge of software like Maya/Blender/Houdini, Photoshop/Substance, Embergen, etc.
Desired Qualifications:
- Good visual and technical understanding of FX shader;
- Good artistic eye to complement the technical knowledge and ease collaboration with the Art Director;
- Strong knowledge of all the 3D requirements before shader (UV, Texture) and full game pipelines;
- Experience with developing shaders/materials;
- Fast, organized, collaborative, and able to handle feedback;
- Strong organizational, and communication skills and a fluent level in English along with an understanding of production values, deadlines, and priorities.
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, HLSL, Blueprint) would be useful.
Location:
100% remote
Benefits:
21 days of holidays / year + local bank holidays.
Sick days.
Budget for training/courses.
Budget towards purchasing work equipment such as laptops.
Monthly salary paid in stable coins (USDC)
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