Experienced VFX Artist

Playdead; København; On-site; DKK 335,821 - 485,074; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming company in Copenhagen is seeking a skilled VFX Artist to create and maintain visual effects for an open-world game. The role involves collaborating closely with animators, programmers, and artists to develop effects from scratch using Unreal Engine. A strong portfolio and professional experience in 3D game production are essential, along with communication skills and a familiarity with software like PhotoShop and Maya. The position offers a creative environment focused on high-quality visuals.

Qualifications

• Professional working experience within a 3D game production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery in VFX art and design.
• Comfortable using computer tools to create visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Creating visuals for effects like snow, dust, fire, water, and sand.
• Collaborating with a dedicated team on high-quality visuals.

Skills

3D game production experience

Portfolio of VFX art and design

Communication skills

Experience with PhotoShop

Experience with Maya

Experience with 3DS Max

Familiarity with Unreal Engine

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a VFX Artist with an eye for visual detail and the ability to create strong visual effects. You will be the link between the artistic and technical dimensions of the project and therefore it is vital that you are able to develop a range of VFX systems and applications to facilitate this.

Your responsibility as our VFX Artist will be to create and maintain all effects for a third‑person, open world game. You will work closely with the animators, programmers and artists on the team to develop effects and supporting tools from the ground up in Unreal. We are particularly looking for a colleague who enjoys setting own goals and taking responsibility for their own schedule.

We are working within a highly focused and ambitious vision, which requires adapting to the existing visual style while contributing your own ideas to the whole.

Keywords for Position

• Professional working experience within a 3D game production is essential
• A strong portfolio of work which demonstrates a level of mastery in VFX art and design
• Comfortable using computer tools and software to create visual effects
• This role can will be located at the Playdead office in Copenhagen, Denmark

What you will be doing

• Creating the visuals for the effects, such as snow, dust, fire, water and sand using any systems and techniques that you think are necessary
• Collaborating with a dedicated team with high ambitions about visuals and physical integrity

Desired Skills

• Great communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects
• Experience with PhotoShop, Maya or 3DS Max etc. and a willingness to learn new tools
• Familiarity with Unreal or other major game engines