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Senior VFX Artist

Wildlight Entertainment

California, United States (Remote)

Senior VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Technical Art

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Job Description

Wildlight Entertainment seeks a Senior VFX Artist to contribute to all stages of VFX development, from prototyping to final assets. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments, defining visual style, creating reusable VFX libraries (textures, shaders, Niagara particle effects), optimizing real-time VFX performance, and helping define pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience (or two shipped AAA titles), expertise in Unreal Engine, and a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time VFX. The role involves brainstorming with design, art, and tech teams, ensuring VFX solutions enhance gameplay and presentation.

Must have:

5+ years VFX experience or 2 shipped AAA titles
Unreal Engine expertise
High-quality VFX portfolio
Real-time VFX optimization
Collaboration skills

Good to have:

Experience with FumeFX, Houdini, Maya, Max

Perks:

Competitive salary ($150k-$180k)
Annual bonus & royalties
Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid parental leave
No-crunch culture

Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world, and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.

We're a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work where they can be most productive. Currently, we can employ in the United States and Canada. We also have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior VFX Artist. As a key member of a small-but-mighty team, you will help make creative and effective VFX systems using your experience in texture and mesh creation, shader magic, and particle animation in Unreal. Our VFX team isn't a one-way service department but true collaborators and co-owners of the game feel. Along with the VFX team, you'll brainstorm with design, art, and tech on what VFX solution is best for gameplay, presentation, and scope.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with lead and other departments on all stages of VFX development, from early prototype to final assets.
Assist with defining and achieving the visual style of our VFX through a solid understanding of animation principles, color theory, composition, lighting, and purposeful shape language.
Create smart and reusable libraries of textures, shaders, and Niagara particle effects.
Contribute to all aspects of Real-Time VFX for the project, from big to small, including environmental, character, weapon, destruction, and more.
Help define VFX pipelines in conjunction with leadership and tech.
Seek out and fix performance issues.

Requirements

5+ years of experience, OR at least two shipped AAA titles as a VFX Artist.
A portfolio demonstrating your ability and passion for creating a wide range of high-quality Real-Time VFX and technical pipeline solutions.
Thorough understanding of 2D & 3D software packages used to create textures and VFX meshes for use in the Unreal Engine.
Deep understanding of Real-Time VFX performance and optimization best practices.
Experience with simulation and VFX software like FumeFX, Houdini, Maya, Max, etc.
A humble, self-driven, and collaborative mindset, with a passion for making exciting VFX that enhances and communicates the gameplay.

Compensation:

We believe that a team that builds together wins together. Because of that, our compensation packages consist of competitive industry standard base salaries, an annual bonus, and royalties. For this specific role, the base salary range is $150,000 to $180,000 with the final salary offered dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits: We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment with a no-crunch culture and an unlimited PTO policy so people can take the time when they need and want it! Additionally, we offer comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage for you and your family and paid parental leave.

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$150.0K - $180.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$165.0K/yr avg.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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About The Company

Wildlight Entertainment

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Wildlight Entertainment is a new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall.

We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and everyone is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.

Wildlight Entertainment is a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work wherever they can be most productive. We currently have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.