3D Artist IV (Sr. Visual FX Artist)

Crystal Equation Corporation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation is seeking a Senior 3D Artist to design and optimize real-time VFX for a AAA VR FPS title, focusing on performance and visual fidelity.

You will author particle effects in Unity, collaborate with Art, Design and Engineering, and build GPU-efficient pipelines for VR rendering across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real-time VFX experience in AAA game development
• Shipped at least one multiplayer FPS or action title
• Expert proficiency with Unity particle systems (VFX Graph or Shuriken) and shader authoring
• Strong understanding of GPU performance budgets and mobile/VR optimization
• Experience with node-based shader editors and custom shader development
• Ability to work embedded with engineering teams on rapid iteration cycles
• VR development experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and author particle systems, shaders, and post-process effects tuned for VR performance constraints
• Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to develop VFX that support gameplay readability and push visual fidelity on VR hardware
• Build and maintain VFX asset pipelines, including LOD strategies and GPU-efficient techniques specific to mobile VR rendering
• Contribute to the visual quality bar for the game's VFX across weapons, environments, and player feedback systems
• Author particle effects in Unity in close collaboration with Art and Engineering leads
• Profile and optimize effects to maintain frame rate targets while delivering cinematic look and feel of combat

Skills

Unity particle systems

VFX Graph

Shuriken

Shader authoring

GPU optimization

Node-based shader editors

Collaboration with engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Unity

VFX Graph

Shuriken

Shader development tools

Job description

3D Artist IV (Sr. Visual FX Artist) Remote Summary Create, implement, and optimize real-time visual effects for a AAA VR FPS title.

Responsibilities

• Design and author particle systems, shaders, and post-process effects tuned for VR performance constraints
• Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to develop VFX that support gameplay readability and push visual fidelity on VR hardware
• Build and maintain VFX asset pipelines, including LOD strategies and GPU-efficient techniques specific to mobile VR rendering
• Contribute to the visual quality bar for the game's VFX across weapons, environments, and player feedback systems
• Author particle effects in Unity in close collaboration with Art and Engineering leads
• Profile and optimize effects to maintain frame rate targets while delivering cinematic look and feel of combat

Requirements

• 5+ years of real-time VFX experience in AAA game development
• Shipped at least one multiplayer FPS or action title
• Expert proficiency with Unity particle systems (VFX Graph or Shuriken) and shader authoring
• Strong understanding of GPU performance budgets and mobile/VR optimization
• Experience with node-based shader editors and custom shader development
• Ability to work embedded with engineering teams on rapid iteration cycles
• VR development experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.

Pay range is $50 - $55 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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