Senior VFX Artist

Bladework Games is an independent game studio developing an original, living, online multiplayer IP for the PC first and cross platform future. We are building a new take on the dungeon running experience, focused on fast-paced, fun, co-op competitive experiences.

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of the core foundation of Bladework Games. A VFX artist who has a solid understanding of stylized effects along with a passion for pioneering a game’s visual language. As a Senior VFX Artist, you will work closely with other members of the team to help develop scalable VFX workflows and create stylized, polished, high fidelity effects that entertain and convey essential gameplay information to players. If you love playing games and enjoy the challenge and responsibilities coming from a small team, you might be a great fit.

If this sounds appealing to you, we'd love to chat.

Responsibilities:

• Strong technical and artistic skills

• Design and implement awesome visual effects that both communicate gameplay and maintain quality

• Interpret concept designs while taking into account technical and design constraints

• Work with art and design to concept, prototype, and implement VFX elements

• Partner with the team to solve cross disciplinary challenges.

• Iterate on game assets via prototyping and group feedback

• Voice your feedback and opinions!

• A desire to join a small team where being pro-active is vital to success

Skills & Requirements:

• Experience in creating stylized VFX on at least 1 shipped title.

• Familiarity with UE4/5 Niagara, and Blueprints.

• Familiarity with creation and optimization of custom shaders, materials and textures.

• Proficiency in VFX fundamentals for combat games including timing, shape language, and color theory.

• Skills in Photoshop and Maya or other 3D Software.

• Deep passion for multiplayer games and player experience.