Senior VFX Artist - Contractual Role

Xogar Games is an indie game studio that aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms by introducing decentralized and player centric principles, ultimately creating a more inclusive and rewarding gaming experience. Our vision is to revolutionize the gaming industry by leveraging the unique feature of blockchain to enhance player experience, ownership and interaction within the gaming ecosystem. Our play own earn module has opened gates to incorporate NFT to represent in-game assets, characters, and items as unique verifiable tokens on the blockchain.

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly creative and technically proficient Visual Effects Artist with a strong understanding of game pipelines. You will be responsible for designing and implementing dynamic real-time VFX ranging from environmental and combat effects to vehicle interactions and cinematic sequences while collaborating closely with the Art and Game Design teams.

Responsibilities

·       Design and implement high-quality real-time VFX for gameplay, vehicles, weapons, environments, characters and UI elements.

·       Create optimized particle systems, shaders, and visual effects within Unreal Engine.

·       Collaborate with animators, 3D artists, and game designers to ensure VFX enhance gameplay clarity and immersion.

·       Develop cinematic effects and contribute to in-game cutscenes and trailers.

·       Troubleshoot, refine, and polish existing effects to meet artistic and technical standards.

·       Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a VFX library for reuse and iteration.

·       Work within performance and memory constraints and ensure all effects are optimized for real-time rendering.

·       Take part in storyboarding and visual development for special sequences and in-game moments.

·       Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques in visual effects for games.

·       Participate in reviews and incorporate feedback to align with creative direction and gameplay objectives.

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree or certification in Animation, VFX, Game Art, or related fields.

·       6+ years of experience in a VFX role, ideally in the gaming industry.

·       Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine’s Niagara or Cascade systems.

·       Solid experience with tools such as Houdini, After Effects, Photoshop, and Maya/Blender.

·       Understanding of shader creation and materials in real-time engines.

·       Familiarity with Unity is a plus, though Unreal Engine is preferred.

·       Strong grasp of timing, weight, motion, and visual storytelling.

·       Experience creating both stylized and realistic effects.

·       Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

·       Strong artistic ability, attention to detail, and visual sensibility.

·       Passion for games and a deep understanding of how visual effects enhance gameplay.

Job Location: HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore