VFX Artist

11 Months ago • 5-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

VFX artist with 5+ years experience in creating real-time effects using Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Niagara.
Must have:
  • VFX for games
  • Unreal Engine
  • Houdini, 3ds Max
  • FX performance
Good to have:
  • EmberGen
  • Python scripting
  • film FX
  • Maya

Job Details

About the job

We are seeking a talented and innovative VFX artist to join our game cinematics team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for visual storytelling and a strong skill set in creating stunning visual effects for gaming projects. As a FX Artist, you will collaborate with producers, and other artists to bring imagination to life through cutting edge visual effects. If you are a creative problem solver with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in industry standard tools, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!


Description:


  • Produce photorealistic real-time VFX (e.g., explosions, fire, smoke) using Unreal Engine Niagara and Houdini.
  • Work closely with the CG Supervisor, Art Director, and other artists to bring life to gameplay and cinematics.
  • Ensure FX content is performant, within budget, and aligned with project goals.
  • Prototype FX and materials to enhance gameplay tone and pacing.
  • Work with Leads and Production to estimate and plan FX tasks for upcoming milestones, breakdown deliverables, and share updates.
  • Research and document new workflows, contributing to process improvement.
  • Be a proactive self-starter that can independently execute high-level direction.
  • Inspire and mentor others as a role model of initiative, accountability, and attitude.

Requirements:

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in VFX for games, film, or visual effects.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing realistic, real-time FX work.
  • Proficiency with VFX tools like Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya.
  • Strong understanding of in-game FX performance, memory budgets, PBR concepts.
  • Bonus: Experience with Unreal Engine, EmberGen, Python scripting, or film FX


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