VFX Artist

2 Months ago • All levels • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

crea-ture Studios Inc., a hybrid studio in Montreal, Canada, seeks a skilled VFX Artist for an unannounced new project. The role involves designing and implementing visual effects in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara, Material Editor, and Blueprints. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Technical Art Director on various visual effects, optimizing VFX for performance, creating textures and models, supporting R&D, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in game development, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Unreal Engine, knowledge of simulation techniques, and strong artistic foundations, including a good eye for animation, movement, rhythm and real-world VFX motion. The artist needs to be proactive, autonomous, and detail-oriented and work well with the team.
Must have:
  • Experience as a VFX artist in game development.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), particularly with Niagara, Blueprint, and shader creation.
  • Experience with common simulation techniques like cloth and water simulations.
  • Proficient in industry-standard 3D and 2D DDC’s.
  • Strong artistic foundation and a good eye for animation principles.
  • Excellent understanding of real-time rendering and optimization constraints for VFX.

Job Details

crea-ture Studios Inc. is a small, hybrid studio focused on making games in a different way. Based in Montreal, Canada, 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, creā-ture Studios Inc. 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

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