Unreal FX Artist

1 Minute ago • All levels • VFX

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Job Description

M2 Animation is seeking a creative and technically skilled Unreal FX Artist for high-profile Warhammer projects. This role involves developing and implementing high-quality FX in Unreal Engine for cinematic animated content, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to visual consistency. The ideal candidate will push the boundaries of FX in Unreal, bringing extraordinary visuals to the epic world of Warhammer.
Must have:
  • Create high-quality FX in Unreal Engine for cinematic animated content.
  • Work closely with Director, CG Supervisor, and Art Director on FX.
  • Integrate FX into environments and shots.
  • Collaborate with Unreal Lighting and Asset teams.
  • Use Niagara, Blueprints, and/or custom materials for FX systems.
  • Troubleshoot and iterate based on feedback.
  • Contribute to look development for new FX styles.
  • Help maintain consistency and quality across visual language.
  • Experience using Unreal Engine for FX work (Niagara, Blueprints).
  • Strong portfolio/reel demonstrating real-time FX.
  • Good sense of timing, motion, and scale in FX design.
  • Understanding of FX best practices in Unreal.
  • Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills.
  • Passion for animation, storytelling, and cool explosions.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with the Warhammer 40,000 universe or a love of dark sci-fi/fantasy
  • Experience in Houdini or other FX tools with pipeline integration into Unreal
  • Scripting or shader knowledge for deeper FX customization
  • Experience working in a team using version control (Perforce, Git, etc.)

Job Details

M2 Animation is looking for a creative and technically sharp Unreal FX Artist to join our team working on high-profile Warhammer projects. You’ll be part of a collaborative, international studio environment where cinematic storytelling meets cutting-edge real-time tech. This is an opportunity to help push the boundaries of FX in Unreal and contribute to the epic world of Warhammer with extraordinary visuals.

This position is for a candidate who already lives in Thailand.

What You’ll Do

  • Create high-quality FX in Unreal Engine for cinematic animated content (fire, smoke, destruction, weather, energy blasts, etc.)
  • Work closely with the Director, CG Supervisor, and Art Director to develop and implement FX that match the tone and storytelling needs of the project
  • Integrate FX into environments and shots
  • Collaborate with the Unreal Lighting and Asset teams to ensure seamless visual continuity
  • Use Niagara, Blueprints, and/or custom materials to build dynamic FX systems
  • Troubleshoot and iterate based on feedback from supervisors and production reviews
  • Contribute to look development for new FX styles and systems in collaboration with Art and Tech teams
  • Help maintain consistency and quality across the show’s visual language

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience using Unreal Engine for FX work (Niagara, Blueprints, or similar)
  • A strong portfolio/reel demonstrating real-time FX in games, cinematics, or animated series
  • Good sense of timing, motion, and scale in FX design
  • Understanding of FX best practices in Unreal
  • A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills
  • Passion for animation, storytelling, and cool explosions

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with the Warhammer 40,000 universe or a love of dark sci-fi/fantasy
  • Experience in Houdini or other FX tools with pipeline integration into Unreal
  • Scripting or shader knowledge for deeper FX customization
  • Experience working in a team using version control (Perforce, Git, etc.)

The position is as soon as possible.

Can you see yourself in our M2 Family? Then we would love to hear from you and receive your application.

If you have any questions regarding the positions or the recruitment process please contact HR: jobs@m2animation.com

M2 Animation is a part of M2 Group which is a Danish owned company. M2 Animation is an English-speaking international CG studio operated by North American standards and Scandinavian sensibilities. Our modern studio has high standards with ambitious employees and an informal atmosphere.

At M2 Group we care for people. Diversity and inclusion are embedded in our values and we believe in creating a work environment where all co-workers feel welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated, no matter who they are or where they come from. We believe in teamwork and that we can only succeed together.

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About The Company

A SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN LONG AND SHORT FORM ANIMATION STUDIO. Our animation studio consists of more than 230 CGI artists and the team is growing. We can take a project through a full production cycle: Creative development, directing, storyboarding, editing, modeling, rigging, layout, animation, lighting, fx, compositing and grading.

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