Real-Time VFX Artist for AAA Games (Hybrid)

Naughty Dog; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Naughty Dog is seeking a Visual Effects Artist to join a team delivering high-fidelity real-time visuals. You will visualize, create, and implement effects that integrate with the game engine, optimizing for target platforms while maintaining artistic intent.

You will collaborate with other effects artists and the broader development team to achieve the best possible game experience. This is a hybrid/onsite role with a strong focus on self-motivation and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience creating real-time visual effects for games or media.
• Proficient in optimizing effects for performance while maintaining visual quality.
• Strong understanding of form, color, timing, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Visualize, create and implement real-time visual effects.
• Create effects that run efficiently on the target platform.
• Be proactive and self-motivated to complete tasks.
• Collaborate with other effects artists and the development team.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Skills

Real-time VFX

Sprite particles

Material work

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Naughty Dog is seeking a Visual Effects Artist to join a team delivering high-fidelity real-time visuals. You will visualize, create, and implement effects that integrate with the game engine, optimizing for target platforms while maintaining artistic intent.

You will collaborate with other effects artists and the broader development team to achieve the best possible game experience. This is a hybrid/onsite role with a strong focus on self-motivation and problem solving.