Visual Effects Artist

Segritude Games; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Segritude Games, a budding start-up in game development, seeks a passionate VFX Artist to create immersive visual effects for their upcoming Unreal Engine 5 game. Join a supportive and dynamic team focused on artistic collaboration and personal growth in a laid-back environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Creative freedom

Knowledge-sharing sessions

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a VFX Artist with a portfolio.
• Familiarity with stylized VFX pipelines.
• Understanding of performance optimization for VFX.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time visual effects.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance gameplay.
• Maintain documentation and visual reference.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5’s Niagara system

Real-time lighting

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Houdini

EmberGen

Job description

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Segritude Games was established in May 2023. We are a passionate start-up game development company committed to creating unique, immersive gaming experiences. Our growing team brings together various skills and expertise, working collectively to develop a game that stands out in the industry.

As a start-up, we offer a flexible contract agreement requiring a minimum of (15 hours per week.) You will be using our Clock-in portal on Discord to record your hours. We are actively pursuing investment and funding opportunities to support and pay our team based on revenue from sales or secured funding. This is a great opportunity to be part of a promising start-up.

Our HR Staff ensures that your hours are recorded and tracked at all times to ensure we know how much we will be required to pay you at the time of securing an investment.

WHY JOIN US?

Segritude Games is focused on building a supportive fun work environment. We’re not just a team we’re like a family. We believe in having a good time while working hard on something we’re all passionate about. Whether it’s playing games together, sharing laughs, or supporting each other’s creative ideas we’ve built a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued.

If you’re passionate about game development and show dedication to our project, we’ve got your back no questions asked. We aren’t a strict, corporate environment. We care deeply about our developers and want you to not only grow with us but also improve your portfolio, build real experience, and enjoy the journey.

We offer flexibility, remote work, and a chance to be part of a creative, ambitious team that’s actively working toward something big. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and you’ll be supported every step of the way, Segritude Games is the perfect home for you.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As a VFX Artist for our stylized, open-world multiplayer survival game built in Unreal Engine 5, you will help define the visual magic and atmosphere of the game. Drawing inspiration from titles like Kena: Bridge of Spirits, you’ll design and implement real-time visual effects that enhance the player’s experience, whether it’s elemental magic, dynamic weather, or immersive environmental effects. You’ll be a key member of a passionate team working together to build something meaningful and beautiful.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, create and implement real-time visual effects (magic, fire, smoke, environmental effects, etc.) that fit the stylized art direction.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, and environment artists to ensure VFX enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• Work within the limitations of Unreal Engine 5 to produce optimized, high-quality effects.
• Build materials, particle systems, and VFX blueprints within UE5.
• Iterate on feedback quickly and maintain artistic standards across multiple styles and effect types. Maintain VFX documentation and visual reference board

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist (portfolio required)
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5’s Niagara system
• Experience with shaders/materials, particle systems, and real-time lighting
• Familiarity with stylized VFX pipelines and artistic visual storytelling
• Good understanding of timing, impact, and visual clarity
• Strong communication skills in a collaborative, remote environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effective

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Houdini, EmberGen, or similar VFX tools
• Basic knowledge of Blueprints in UE5
• Understanding of performance optimization for VFX in games
• Experience working in multiplayer or open-world projects
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s Lumen and Nanite systems
• Motion graphics or simple animation skills

BENEFITS:

• A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment
• Remote work with flexible schedules
• Grow and gain new experience
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities and career growth potential
• Creative freedom to innovate and bring new ideas to the table

PERKS:

• Knowledge-sharing sessions within a passionate game development team
• Guidance and opportunities for skill improvement
• A relaxed, ambitious, and supportive team culture

Join our talented team of artists and developers and contribute to the creation of immersive audio experiences that will elevate the player journey. If you’re ready to bring your passion for sound design to game development, let’s create something extraordinary together.

You can also send your portfolio and resume to [e-mail] or apply directly through our LinkedIn page. We appreciate all applicants, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

If you have any questions, you can join our Discord community by using this link:

Discord: https://discord.gg/2VePVFGmct

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games

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