VFX Artist

Stunlock Studios; Skövde kommun; On-site; SEK 385,759 - 606,194; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension and insurance package

Preventive health care initiatives

Flexible working hours

Wellness benefits and team events

Job summary

A dynamic game development company in Skövde is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to create stunning visual effects for their acclaimed game, V Rising. The role emphasizes teamwork and creativity, requiring proficiency in tools like Unity and 3D modeling software. Candidates should be able to craft stylized effects and collaborate with various teams. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of stylized effects.
• Able to create stylized FX textures from scratch.
• Experience with 3D graphics and particle systems.

Responsibilities

• Create visually stunning effects for the game.
• Collaborate with different teams including Art Direction and Design.
• Work closely with Unity and the game engine.

Skills

Stylized effects

Real-time game assets

3D modeling tools (Maya, Blender)

Image editing tools (Photoshop, Substance Designer)

Unity expertise

Particle systems

Animation basics

Tools

Unity VFX Graph

Job description

You at Stunlock

At Stunlock Studios, we’re crafting the immersive and thrilling world of V Rising, a vampire survival game that has captivated players worldwide since its launch on PC and Console. With over 5 million copies sold and a wave of acclaim, we're ready to take our game to new heights and invite an experienced VFX Artist to join our journey.

About the Role

At Stunlock you get to work in an agile environment with a focus on high quality and teamwork. You should be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team, where you are expected to contribute by sharing your knowledge to achieve the highest quality possible for the project. At Stunlock we will depend on you to take responsibility over your own work and be part of planning and prioritizing with your team.

What you will do

• Create visually stunning and impactful effects for the game world, characters and abilities.
• Collaborate with Art Direction, Animation, SFX and Design teams.
• Work closely with Unity and the game engine.

What we\'re looking for

• Good understanding of stylized effects.
• Good understanding of how game characters interact with visual effects tied to character abilities.
• Able to create stylized FX textures from scratch, matching established style, to be used in real-time game assets.
• Experienced with 3d modeling tools such as Maya or Blender.
• Experience with image editing tools such as Photoshop or Substance Designer.
• Experience with 3d graphics, particle systems, physics ribbons etc.
• Fluent in and able to communicate with a team in English.
• Experience working in Unity.
• Experience with Unity VFX Graph or similar workflow.
• Experience working in the gaming industry as a VFX artist.
• Basic understanding of animation, modeling and illustration.

Being a Stunlocker

• Full-time role in a vibrant, centrally located office in Skövde.
• A culture of creativity, inclusivity, and teamwork, where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact.
• Competitive pension and insurance package.
• Preventive health care initiatives to keep you in top shape.
• Flexible working hours and wellness benefits, along with various activities and team events.
• Opportunities for remote work a few days a week.

Stunlock offers a stable and inclusive work environment within a dynamic industry. You can expect your co-workers to be top-tier professionals who are also passionate game enthusiasts, ranging from hardcore PvP gamers to board game fans.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like your next adventure, we’d love to hear from you! Please include your CV/Resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio that showcases your skills. Applications missing any of these essential elements will not be considered.