Senior Real-Time VFX Artist – Unity/AAA Games

Festybay; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plans with company matching

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Mental health coaching networks

Job summary

Festybay is looking for a Senior VFX Artist I to join our Unannounced Project Team in Irvine, CA. This hybrid role requires at least 8 years of professional experience in creating stunning real-time visual effects that enrich gameplay and narrative experiences.

The successful candidate will take direct ownership over the design and implementation of high-fidelity effects while collaborating with multiple disciplines to enhance gameplay clarity and performance.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for all staff members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years experience in creating real-time VFX for games.
• Expert proficiency in Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Strong sense of color theory and aesthetic continuity.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and polish real-time visual effects from scratch.
• Monitor runtime performance and optimize VFX assets.
• Collaborate with designers to enhance core gameplay clarity.

Skills

Real-time VFX Artistry

Unity Engine

Adobe Creative Suite

Autodesk Maya

Visual Storytelling

Performance Engineering

Collaborative Communication

Education

8+ years of professional game development experience

Tools

Unity

Adobe Creative Suite

Autodesk Maya

SideFX Houdini

Job description

Festybay is looking for a Senior VFX Artist I to join our Unannounced Project Team in Irvine, CA. This hybrid role requires at least 8 years of professional experience in creating stunning real-time visual effects that enrich gameplay and narrative experiences.

The successful candidate will take direct ownership over the design and implementation of high-fidelity effects while collaborating with multiple disciplines to enhance gameplay clarity and performance.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for all staff members.