Senior II VFX Artist — Real-Time Unreal Mastery (Hybrid)

Impleo; Irvine (CA); Híbrido; USD 99.000 - 184.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior II VFX Artist to craft high-quality real-time VFX for an unannounced game in Irvine, CA. You will define visual direction, implement effects, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure readable, performant visuals that elevate gameplay.

The role supports a flexible hybrid schedule with on-site and remote days, with Irvine as the primary studio location. A strong portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX mastery is essential.

Formación

• 12+ years of experience creating real-time VFX for games or interactive media.
• Expert-level real-time VFX experience in Unreal Engine, Niagara, or equivalent tools.
• Demonstrated success as a senior or principal contributor defining visual direction and solving technical challenges.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time VFX work with breakdowns.

Responsabilidades

• Create, implement, and refine real-time VFX for gameplay, characters, environments, and feedback.
• Define visual and technical approaches for complex VFX work balancing quality, readability, performance.
• Collaborate with art, design, engineering, animation, audio, and production to align VFX with gameplay goals.

Conocimientos

Unreal Engine

Niagara

VFX Direction

Texture authoring

Real-time VFX

Optimization & profiling

Team mentorship

Herramientas

Houdini

Substance Designer/Painter

Photoshop

After Effects

Maya

Descripción del empleo

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior II VFX Artist to craft high-quality real-time VFX for an unannounced game in Irvine, CA. You will define visual direction, implement effects, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure readable, performant visuals that elevate gameplay.

The role supports a flexible hybrid schedule with on-site and remote days, with Irvine as the primary studio location. A strong portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX mastery is essential.