Senior VFX Artist - Epic Game Effects, Unreal/Unity

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA, seeks a Senior VFX Artist to create spectacular visual effects for our client's games. You will lead the full VFX lifecycle from concept to implementation, collaborating with designers and engineers to deliver dazzling explosions, spells and environment effects.

The role requires a strong artistic background, mastery of particle systems and shaders, experience with Unreal Engine or Unity, and a commitment to performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Game Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in VFX artistry for games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of high-quality visual effects.
• Proficiency in particle editing systems (e.g., Niagara, Cascade, Unity Particle System).
• Expertise in shader creation and material editing.
• Familiarity with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent understanding of timing, animation principles, and color theory.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects (VFX) for video games.
• Utilize particle systems, shaders, and other tools to generate dynamic and impactful effects.
• Collaborate with game designers and art directors to conceptualize and refine VFX ideas.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance on target platforms, ensuring smooth frame rates.
• Integrate VFX into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), ensuring seamless execution.
• Develop custom shaders and tools to achieve unique visual styles.
• Stay current with the latest VFX techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Maintain a high standard of artistic quality and technical execution for all visual effects.
• Provide technical and artistic guidance to junior VFX artists.

Skills

VFX artistry

Portfolio

Particle systems

Shader creation

Unreal/Unity

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics/Fine Arts/Game Design

Tools

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA, seeks a Senior VFX Artist to create spectacular visual effects for our client's games. You will lead the full VFX lifecycle from concept to implementation, collaborating with designers and engineers to deliver dazzling explosions, spells and environment effects.

The role requires a strong artistic background, mastery of particle systems and shaders, experience with Unreal Engine or Unity, and a commitment to performance.