Remote VFX Artist — Dynamic Particles & Shaders

Ironbird Creations; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work from Poland

Office space in Cracow (on-site option

Job summary

Ironbird Creations in a Cracow-based studio is seeking a talented VFX Artist to craft cutting-edge particle effects and shaders for Phantom Hellcat. You will collaborate with the art and design teams to deliver visually compelling environments while balancing performance.

Candidates should have 3+ years experience, a strong reel, and hands-on skills with Unity and typical VFX tools (Maya, Houdini, After Effects).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the VFX Artist role.
• Portfolio/showreel with top-notch VFX work.
• Experience with Unity and its built-in particle systems.
• Proficiency in animation and video production techniques (scaling, timing, staging, lighting).
• Familiarity with VFX software such as Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Houdini, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and create cutting-edge VFX including particle effects, dynamic simulations and shaders.
• Create effects within memory and performance guidelines.
• Collaborate with animators and designers to balance visuals and gameplay clarity.
• Maintain a library of effects presets for reuse across the game.
• Light and render FX elements and produce composites to showcase ideas.

Skills

Unity

VFX

Animation

Shader creation

C#

Tools

Maya

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Houdini

Git

Job description

Ironbird Creations in a Cracow-based studio is seeking a talented VFX Artist to craft cutting-edge particle effects and shaders for Phantom Hellcat. You will collaborate with the art and design teams to deliver visually compelling environments while balancing performance.

Candidates should have 3+ years experience, a strong reel, and hands-on skills with Unity and typical VFX tools (Maya, Houdini, After Effects).