Senior VFX Artist — Real-Time Unreal FX

Studio Wildcard; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Unlimited sick time

Job summary

Studio Wildcard in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to create high-impact real-time VFX for ARK Survival Ascended. You will design, implement, and optimize particle systems, textures, shaders, and related tools within Unreal Engine.

Collaborate with designers and engineers, meet deadlines, troubleshoot performance issues, and document workflows. The role demands a strong portfolio, 5+ years in game dev, and shipped AAA VFX experience; Studio Wildcard offers comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX using Niagara in Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency with VFX assets using fluids/pyro in Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender.
• Deep knowledge of vector math, real-time lighting, post FX, shaders and performance issues.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for VFX and creation of VFX Systems and Tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in game development or related field.
• At least 2 or 3 shipped AAA games as a VFX or Technical Artist.

Responsibilities

• Independently create and implement high quality, performant VFX assets/tools/systems for games including real-time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed.
• Work closely with designers, engineers and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX.
• Be a self starter who meets deadlines and actively collaborates with team on VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling.
• Seek out, troubleshoot, and fix performance issues.
• Maintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team.
• Have a great attitude and be a positive force at the studio- flexible and adaptive to the needs of the team.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Niagara

Blueprint

Houdini

VFX

Shaders

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Houdini

Embergen

Maya

Blender

Job description

Studio Wildcard in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to create high-impact real-time VFX for ARK Survival Ascended. You will design, implement, and optimize particle systems, textures, shaders, and related tools within Unreal Engine.

Collaborate with designers and engineers, meet deadlines, troubleshoot performance issues, and document workflows. The role demands a strong portfolio, 5+ years in game dev, and shipped AAA VFX experience; Studio Wildcard offers comprehensive benefits and a