Senior VFX Artist for Real-Time Simulation and Training

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Latest software access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join a fully remote team developing advanced real-time simulation and training solutions for aviation, defense, and emergency services. You will design, develop, and implement high-quality VFX, including explosions, fire, smoke, weather effects, and other dynamic events, using contemporary game engine technology.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 6+ years of real-time VFX experience, expertise with Unreal Engine or Unity, and solid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Game Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio in real-time VFX.
• Proficiency with particle systems, shaders, textures, and real-time optimization.
• Expertise with Unreal Engine or Unity for VFX integration and performance tuning.
• Strong storytelling, composition and color theory applied to real-time effects.
• Experience with Maya/Blender/3ds Max is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality real-time VFX for simulations and training apps.
• Develop and optimize particle systems, shaders, textures, and animations for explosions, fire, smoke, and weather effects.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure realism and functional accuracy.
• Integrate VFX assets in Unreal Engine or Unity and optimize performance.
• Document VFX assets and pipelines for maintainability.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Particle systems

Shader development

Unreal Engine

Unity

Texture creation

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading developer of advanced simulation and training solutions for industries such as aviation, defense, and emergency services, is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join their fully remote team. This role is essential in creating visually compelling and realistic special effects for real-time training environments. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a wide range of visual effects, including explosions, fire, smoke, weather phenomena, and other dynamic events, using cutting-edge game engine technology. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of particle systems and shader development, and a passion for creating immersive and believable simulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise to impactful training solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects (VFX) for real-time simulation and training applications.
• Develop and optimize particle systems, shaders, textures, and animations for dynamic effects such as explosions, fire, smoke, water, and atmospheric phenomena.
• Collaborate with simulation developers, subject matter experts, and project managers to ensure VFX realism and functional accuracy.
• Work with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity to integrate and optimize VFX assets.
• Troubleshoot and refine VFX performance to ensure smooth frame rates and efficient resource utilization.
• Maintain a consistent visual style and quality across all simulation environments.
• Research and stay updated on the latest VFX techniques, tools, and industry best practices for real-time applications.
• Contribute to the development of VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Create technical documentation for VFX assets and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience as a VFX Artist, with a strong portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX creation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX tools and techniques, including particle systems, shader development, and texture creation.
• Expertise in using game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity for VFX implementation and optimization.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and color theory as applied to real-time effects.
• Experience with 3D modeling and animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) is beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Experience with simulation or training environments is a plus.
• A passion for creating believable and impactful visual effects.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers significant flexibility in your work location. Our client provides a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for professional growth in a specialized field. You will work on impactful projects that contribute to enhanced safety and preparedness across various critical sectors. Access to the latest software and tools is provided, and collaboration with a talented, globally distributed team ensures a dynamic and engaging work experience.