Lead VFX Artist

Workplays; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract options

Hybrid work (remote or on-site)

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Workplays is seeking a talented VFX Artist to join our Kraków team. You will create and integrate visual effects of varying complexity, design the FX style, and collaborate with artists and developers on multiple projects.

The role requires 3+ years in game development with at least 1 year on character effects, strong Unity3D experience, and a solid portfolio of real-time effects. Flexible contract options and hybrid work from Kraków office are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in game development, including at least 1 year creating effects for characters.
• Excellent skills in setting composition and color in visual effects.
• Strong experience in configuring dynamics and timings for effects.
• Proficiency with Unity3D engine, particularly tools for VFX.
• Experience with 3D tools such as Blender, 3Ds Max, etc., shaders, and texturing.
• Understanding of hardware limitations of mobile devices.
• Strong skills in time estimating.
• Portfolio showcasing complex and bright real-time effects.

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate visual effects of various complexity.
• Coordinate team production according to the project plan, managing task flow and ensuring timely delivery.
• Participate in the creation and upgrading of various tools for VFX Artists.
• Cooperate closely with other artists and developers on the projects.

Skills

VFX design

Color composition

Dynamics timing

Time estimation

Portfolio showcasing

Mobile optimization

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Unity3D

Blender

3Ds Max

Shaders

Texturing

Job description

O pracodawcy:

We are currently seeking a talented VFX Artist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and integrating visual effects of various complexities, designing the FX style, and collaborating closely with other artists and developers on our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Create and integrate visual effects of various complexity.


• Coordinate team production according to the project plan, managing task flow and ensuring timely delivery.


• Participate in the creation and upgrading of various tools for VFX Artists.


• Cooperate closely with other artists and developers on the projects.

Requirements:

• [3+] years of experience in game development, including at least 1 year creating effects for characters.


• Excellent skills in setting composition and color in visual effects.


• Strong experience in configuring dynamics and timings for effects.


• Proficiency with Unity3D engine, particularly tools for VFX.


• Experience with 3D tools such as Blender, 3Ds Max, etc., shaders, and texturing.


• Understanding of hardware limitations of mobile devices.


• Strong skills in time estimating.


• Portfolio showcasing complex and bright real-time effects.

Advantage:

• Personal library of shaders or/and components, references for visual effects.


• Experience creating VFX for mobile games.


• Skills in frame animation.

What We Offer:

• Gaming Industry Entry: A chance to break into the gaming industry, no dress code, cool people, and a friendly atmosphere.


• Flexible Contract Options: Choose between an employment contract or B2B.


• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely or on-site in our Krakow office.


• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend industry conferences and trainings.

We believe in fostering a collaborative and creative work environment, and we look forward to reviewing your application.