VFX Artist

Univrse; New York; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A video game studio in Madrid is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to join their developing team. The artist will create stunning real-time effects and work within a collaborative environment focused on crafting vibrant game worlds. Remote work is offered with a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Permanent contract

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years crafting stylized VFX.
• Experience creating combat effects using Houdini is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create stunning real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with a talented team to build immersive game worlds.
• Optimize effects for cross-platform performance.

Skills

Strong Unreal Engine 5 skills

Particle system expertise

Eye for color, motion, and timing

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

Vercors Games is a newly established video game studio based in Madrid, comprising industry veterans. Our multicultural team of passionate and highly creative individuals is dedicated to crafting meaningful and visually stunning gaming experiences. We are currently engaged in the development of a substantial AAA cross-platform title.
As part of this development, we are building our VFX team, looking for several VFX artists.

We believe every visual effect tells a story. We’re looking for a passionate VFX Artist with 5+ years crafting stylized, expressive effects that bring game worlds to life.
Your mission:

? Create stunning real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara, Material Editor)
???? Collaborate with a talented team to build characters, critters, immersive and vibrant worlds
? Optimize effects to run smoothly cross-platform
You bring:

???? Strong Unreal Engine 5 skills & particle system expertise
???? A sharp eye for color, motion, and timing
????? Experience with 3D tools like Maya or Blender
? Bonus points if you’ve created combat effects or used Houdini
? Bonus points for a cover letter explaining previous experience and motivation
Why Vercors?

???? Remote (Europe-based) with flexible hours
???? Inclusive, supportive, and creative team culture
???? Permanent contract & healthy work-life balance
???? Work on bold, original, stylized games