Remote Real-Time VFX Artist for Games

Keyword Studios; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of accrued paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching

Job summary

Keyword Studios is looking for a VFX Artist in New Orleans who enjoys creating high-quality visual effects and collaborating with teams to deliver outstanding games.

This role requires strong real-time effects skills and a willingness to embrace leadership opportunities over time. The VFX Artist will create various effects using tools like Unreal Engine, Blender, and more, contributing to projects that vary in style and scope.

Flexible work options including remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game industry experience as a real-time VFX Artist or similar role.
• Proven end-to-end real-time VFX workflow experience, from concept to in-engine implementation.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, or reviewing other artists.

Responsibilities

• Create custom real-time visual effects and implement them in-engine using Unreal Engine.
• Troubleshoot VFX issues in partnership with other disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with Designers, Technical Artists, Engineers, and Producers.

Skills

Real-time VFX

Unreal Engine 4/5

Particle animation

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

5+ years of professional game industry experience

Tools

Photoshop

Substance Designer

Blender

Maya

Job description

Keyword Studios is looking for a VFX Artist in New Orleans who enjoys creating high-quality visual effects and collaborating with teams to deliver outstanding games.

This role requires strong real-time effects skills and a willingness to embrace leadership opportunities over time. The VFX Artist will create various effects using tools like Unreal Engine, Blender, and more, contributing to projects that vary in style and scope.

Flexible work options including remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements are available.