Senior VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Technical Art • $105,000 PA - $150,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Turtle Rock Studios seeks a Senior VFX Artist to create high-quality, real-time visual effects for their next AAA title. Responsibilities include developing VFX for environments, characters, and combat, ensuring effects react appropriately to in-game events. The role requires collaboration with designers, engineers, and other artists to deliver immersive gameplay experiences. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of game development VFX experience, proficiency in UE5 (Niagara, Blueprints), and expertise with relevant software (Photoshop, Houdini, etc.). They will take ownership of VFX features, mentor junior artists, and optimize performance while maintaining artistic vision. Flexible work arrangements are available.
Must have:
  • 5+ years VFX experience
  • Proficient in UE5 (Niagara, Blueprints)
  • Expertise in relevant software
  • Strong artistic & technical skills
  • Collaboration & communication skills
Good to have:
  • AAA FPS title experience
  • Familiarity with Perforce and Jira
Perks:
  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • 401k Matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Generous Time Off
  • Company Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen

Job Details

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for a talented Senior VFX Artist to join our team. The job will require working closely with designers, engineers, and other artists to create FX for awesome games. The ideal candidate would be able to thrive in a collaborative environment while bringing their perspectives and strengths to the team. If you love VFX and being able to create glitz, flash, explosions, and sizzle, this is the position for you! This role reports to the Lead VFX Artist. 

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality real-time visual effects that enhance environments, characters, and combat; ensuring they react appropriately to in-game events and player interactions
  • Take full ownership of VFX features, from concept to final implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall artistic vision.
  • Work alongside the VFX Lead and art team to ensure that visual effects align with the overall artistic vision and technical requirements of the game
  • Work with designers, engineers, and other artists to create immersive, captivating, gameplay-oriented player experiences
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure that assets are built intelligently to optimize performance, balance fidelity, maintain best practices, and consistent art style
  • Actively mentor junior artists, fostering their growth and helping them develop their technical and artistic skills
  • Autonomously manage priorities and schedule, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality VFX while balancing creative ambition and technical constraints
  • Playtest with both the studio and the VFX team to review and iterate on VFX

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience as a VFX artist in game development
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating realistic real-time effects
  • Advanced proficiency in UE5 including Niagara and Blueprints
  • Advanced experience with relevant software packages such as Photoshop, Embergen, Houdini, Substance, and/or Maya
  • Strong artistic and technical problem-solving skills
  • Strong knowledge of artistic principles including lighting, composition, color theory, and animation principles
  • Expertise working with shaders and materials
  • Advanced understanding of real-time VFX performance and optimization best practices
  • Self-driven autonomy, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude

Preferences

  • Shipped one or more major titles on current generation/PC platforms as a VFX artist
  • Experience with AAA First Person action titles
  • Familiarity with asset tracking and issue tracking tools such as Perforce and JIRA

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
  • 401k Matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

$105,000—$150,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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About The Company

Founded in 2002, we are Turtle Rock Studios, a multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open, collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb.


Our past projects consist of AAA Competitive / Co-Op shooters: Left4Dead, Evolve, and Back 4 Blood, and VR titles: Journey of the Gods and Face Your Fears II. 


We're gamers who believe in iteration, so we work alongside our community to make our, and their, gameplay dreams reality.


We have a project in development at this time and we're looking for top tier talent to add to our development team!


To learn more about our team and culture, visit www.turtlerockstudios.com/our-studio/


For specific job listings visit www.turtlerockstudios.com/careers/


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