Job Description
- Design and implement visual effects in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara, Material Editor, and Blueprints.
- Collaborate with Technical Art Director on VFX development.
- Optimize VFX for performance and frame rates.
- Create textures, models, and meshes for effects.
- Support R&D, prototyping, shaders, and simulations.
- Maintain VFX documentation, workflows, and pipelines.
- Stay updated with latest VFX techniques and tools.
- Experience as a VFX artist in game development (AAA or console/PC titles preferred).
- Strong portfolio showcasing real-time VFX work.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), Niagara, Blueprint, shader creation.
- Experience with common simulation techniques (cloth, water, vector fields).
- Proficient in 3D and 2D DDC’s (3ds Max, Blender, Substance Designer, Photoshop, EmberGen, Houdini).
- Strong artistic foundation, eye for animation principles, movement, rhythm, VFX motion.
- Excellent understanding of real-time rendering and optimization constraints.
VFX Artist
A small, hybrid studio focused on making games in a different way. We bring together a mix of industry veterans and newcomers, providing a platform for everyone to contribute. Our goal is to keep the team lean and cross-disciplinary, giving everyone the voice to collaborate and shape the process. We believe in empowering people—and it shows in everything we create.
As part of the Nacon group, the studio focuses on PC and Console original IP. We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist to support our Technical Art Director on our yet to be announced new project!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement a range of visual effects in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara, Material Editor, and Blueprints.
- Collaborate with the Technical Art Director to brainstorm, design, and develop various visual effects (environmental effects, player abilities etc.)
- Optimize VFX to maintain performance standards and improve frame rates.
- Create textures, models, and meshes as needed for high-quality effects.
- Support the team with R&D, prototyping new tools and techniques, and implementing shaders and simulations.
- Maintain and update VFX documentation, workflows, and pipelines.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest VFX techniques and tools, integrating them to enhance the game’s visual impact.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience as a VFX artist in game development, with AAA or console/PC titles preferred.
- Strong portfolio or reel showcasing real-time VFX work and creative problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), particularly with Niagara, Blueprint, and shader creation.
- Experience common simulation techniques such as but not limited to cloth, water simulation, vector fields, etc.
- Proficient in industry-standard 3D and 2D DDC’s (e.g., 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Designer, Photoshop, EmberGen, Houdini).
- Strong artistic foundation, with a good eye for animation principles, movement, rhythm, and real-world VFX motion.
- Excellent understanding of real-time rendering and optimization constraints for VFX.
- Strong collaborative skills; able to work well with artists, designers, and engineers to solve complex challenges.
- Proactive, autonomous, and detail-oriented with a drive to deliver high-quality VFX.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Required Application Materials
- Portfolio demonstrating artistic and composition skills
About the studio
A fully remote studio, focused on making games in a different way. We have a mix of industry veterans and newcomers, providing a platform for each to contribute. Our goal is to keep the team lean and cross discipline, giving everyone the voice to collaborate & contribute. The power is in the people, and the proof is in the game!
