Realtime VFX Artist – Unreal/Unity Prototyper

HellaGoodAudio; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Room 8 Studio is seeking a motivated Realtime VFX Artist to create compelling real-time effects in Unreal Engine or Unity. You will work with a small, experienced team to design, build, and optimize visuals, focusing on particle systems, materials, shaders, and texture work.

Applicants should have strong 3D software skills (Maya/3ds Max/Blender), experience with UV mapping and basic animation, and a portfolio showcasing real-time VFX work. English at least intermediate (B1+).

Qualifications

• Experience in creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Understanding of particle systems, materials, and shaders.
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Skills in 3D modeling, UV mapping, and basic animation.
• English language proficiency at Intermediate level or higher (B1+).
• Good understanding of composition, timing, movement, and color theory.
• A portfolio showcasing your real-time VFX work.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop real-time particle effects in Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Model and prepare 3D assets for visual effects, collaborating with 3D artists on more complex tasks.
• Create hand-painted and procedural textures for visual effects using Photoshop, Substance Designer, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with other artists to achieve high-quality visual results.
• Develop your skills through collaboration with experienced artists and feedback from the team.

Skills

Realtime VFX

Unreal/Unity

Particle systems

Materials/ shaders

3D software

UV mapping

Animation

English (B1+)

Color theory

Portfolio

Tools

Houdini

Job description

Room 8 Studio is seeking a motivated Realtime VFX Artist to create compelling real-time effects in Unreal Engine or Unity. You will work with a small, experienced team to design, build, and optimize visuals, focusing on particle systems, materials, shaders, and texture work.

Applicants should have strong 3D software skills (Maya/3ds Max/Blender), experience with UV mapping and basic animation, and a portfolio showcasing real-time VFX work. English at least intermediate (B1+).