FX Artist

13 Minutes ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an FX Artist, you will help to bring environments, weapons and characters to life in our games. Using special effects, you will support gameplay and create complete immersion in a given scene. Your daily tasks include creation of visual special effects based on particle systems, creating particle effects in Techland’s FX editor, drawing textures, baking flipbook animations, script editing for materials and effects, co-designing special effects with programmers, and actively participating in game graphics improvement.
Must have:
  • Create visual special effects using particle systems.
  • Create particle effects in Techland’s FX editor.
  • Develop FX elements: textures, flipbook animations, material/effect scripts.
  • Collaborate with FX programmers on special effects design.
  • Actively improve game graphics.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in AAA game visual effects.
  • Strong creativity and artistic skills.
  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop knowledge.
  • Proficiency in creating flipbook animations (EmberGen, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Houdini).
  • Understanding of particle effects.
  • Knowledge of VFX optimization for game performance.
  • Familiarity with video game industry trends.
  • Proficiency in liquid and pyro simulation applications (FumeFx, PhoenixFD, Realflow).
  • Experience collaborating with programmers for visual effects.
  • Very good command of English.
Perks:
  • A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Pro-health campaigns
  • Gifts for different occasions
  • Outstanding work atmosphere
  • Flexible working hours
  • No dress code
  • Full support of dedicated HR Business Partner
  • Dedicated development budget for each employee
  • Extra two paid days for training and CSR
  • Stable career paths
  • Extensive internal and external training
  • Financing of English and Polish language classes
  • State-of-the-art offices with chillout zones
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gym (Wrocław office)
  • Free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).

Job Details

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

As an FX Artist, you will help to bring environments, weapons and characters to life in our games. Using special effects, you will support gameplay and create complete immersion in a given scene.

Your daily tasks:

  • creation of visual special effects (e.g. explosions, flames, dust, sprays of water, effects of magic) based on particle systems; to be used in Techland’s video games.
  • creation of particle effects in Techland’s FX editor (learning the software),
  • creation of FX elements - drawing textures,baking flipbook animations, script editing for materials and effects,
  • co-design of special effects (close cooperation with FX programmers),
  • active participation in the game graphics improvement process.

Qualifications

  • min. 2 years of experience in creating visual special effects for AAA games,
  • great creativity, artistic skills and commitment,
  • advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,
  • ability to create flipbook animations (EmberGen,3D Studio Max, Maya, Houdini),
  • knowledge of issues related to particle effects,
  • knowledge of vfx impact on game performance (VFX optimization)
  • familiarity with industry trends and standards in video games,
  • good knowledge of applications for liquid and pyro simulations (3D Studio Max z FumeFx/PhoenixFD, Maya z FumeFx, Realflow, Houdini),
  • experience in cooperation with programmers to achieve the best visual effects,
  • very good command of English.

Additional Information

What we offer:

  • A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
  • A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
  • An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
  • Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
  • State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).

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