Senior VFX Artist

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior VFX Artist at Vertigo Games, you will be responsible for creating high-quality visual effects using a variety of techniques and styles for our next VR game. You will research and implement new, innovative VFX techniques, monitor their impact on performance, and collaborate closely with the Lead Artist, Art Director, and other team members. Your role involves creating all the required art for your VFX, demonstrating good artistic insight, and working with Unreal Engine's Niagara System, including materials and blueprints. This role demands strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively drive VFX-related initiatives within the team.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of experience showcasing real-time VFX work
  • Good artistic insight and animation timing skills
  • Ability to create art for VFX
  • Working ability with Unreal Engine's Niagara System
  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine (materials, blueprints, etc.)
  • Knowledge of special effects software (Embergen, Houdini, Blender)
  • Self-motivated team-player
Good to have:
  • Understanding of HLSL shader language
  • Working ability with Niagara’s scratch pad
  • Mobile / VR experience
Perks:
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance
  • A hybrid working model with three office days per week
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more
  • Free commuting with public transport to and from the office
  • Free pension plan
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen
  • Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home
  • Hardware, desk, chair, and energy cost contribution while working from home

Job Details

Your mission
We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of top-end VR titles like Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine, After the Fall and The 7th Guest. Our Amsterdam studio has started development of our next VR game, following Metro Awakening, and we are looking to recruit a Senior VFX Artist who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create high quality VFX in a range of techniques and styles.
  • Research and implement new, innovative VFX techniques.
  • Monitoring VFX impact on performance and adjusting accordingly.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Artist, Art Director and other disciplines, communication and collaboration on VFX is driven by you.
Your profile
  • Experience as a VFX Artist typically gained over 4+ years and showcasing real-time VFX work through a reel/portfolio.
  • Good artistic insight and feeling for timing and animation.
  • Being able to create all the required art for your VFX.
  • Working ability with Unreal Engine's Niagara System.
  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine e.g. materials, blueprint, etc.
  • Knowledge of special effects software (e.g. Embergen, Houdini, Blender).
  • Self-motivated team-player that is able to receive and provide objective feedback.
Bonus points for
  • Understanding of HLSL shader language.
  • Working ability with Niagara’s scratch pad.
  • Mobile / VR experience.
We offer
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
  • Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
  • Free pension plan.
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen.
  • Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
  • Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.

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