VFX Artist

TEEMA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in game development is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to join their project team in Montreal. The role involves designing and implementing visual effects for a new IP, collaborating closely with various teams, and mentoring junior artists. Ideal candidates will have a strong artistic background and technical knowledge of real-time VFX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in related roles.
• Proficiency in video game editing and development tools.
• Strong understanding of modern engine rendering pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create industry-leading VFX.
• Collaborate with the art director and lead VFX artist.
• Mentor junior artists by providing coaching and feedback.

Skills

Artistic fundamentals

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Self-direction

Artistic vision

Tools

UE4

Houdini

Video game editing tools

Job description

Job Title: VFX Artist
Job ID: 80213
Location: Montreal, Quebec

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate VFX artist to join our project team. The VFX artist will be responsible for designing and implementing visual effects for our new IP. The ideal candidate will have a passion for game development, strong artistic fundamentals, and a good understanding of the technical aspects of real-time VFX. The VFX artist will report to a Producer.

What you will be doing:

• Conceptualize and create industry-leading VFX
• Collaborate with the art director and lead VFX artist to develop research, moodboards, and style guides
• Work closely with artists, game designers, and programmers to understand requirements and develop VFX for environments and gameplay mechanics
• Develop strategies to solve VFX issues and optimize performance
• Mentor junior artists by providing coaching, guidance, and feedback

What you must have:

• 5+ years of experience in related roles
• Excellent aesthetic sense with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in video game editing and development tools
• Strong understanding of modern engine rendering pipelines and debugging tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, and artistic vision

Nice to have:

• Strong expertise in UE4 and interest in UE5
• Experience creating and editing shaders for VFX
• Knowledge of Houdini

For more information about TEEMA and to explore other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com.