VFX Artist II — Real-Time Effects for FPS Live Ops (Hybrid)

Respawn Entertainment / EA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Respawn Entertainment / EA is seeking a real-time VFX artist to create dynamic effects for Apex Legends characters, weapons, and seasonal content. You will collaborate across art, animation, design, and engineering to deliver visually compelling, performant effects.

The role requires at least two years of professional VFX experience in games, with proficiency in Maya/Houdini or similar tools and in-engine implementation. A shipped portfolio in FPS or live-service titles is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of real-time game VFX experience and a shipped-work portfolio.
• DCC proficiency such as Maya, Houdini, Photoshop or Substance Designer and in-engine implementation experience.
• FPS, competitive multiplayer, live-service and AAA experience are relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay-readable effects and coordinate with art, animation, design and engineering.
• Resolve VFX bugs and optimize performance and memory.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Maya

Houdini

Photoshop

Substance Designer

In-engine implementation

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Photoshop

Substance Designer

Job description

Respawn Entertainment / EA is seeking a real-time VFX artist to create dynamic effects for Apex Legends characters, weapons, and seasonal content. You will collaborate across art, animation, design, and engineering to deliver visually compelling, performant effects.

The role requires at least two years of professional VFX experience in games, with proficiency in Maya/Houdini or similar tools and in-engine implementation. A shipped portfolio in FPS or live-service titles is highly valued.