VFX Artist

Impleo; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative game development studio that is shaping the future of gaming. As a VFX Artist, you will create stunning visual effects for AAA titles on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your creativity and technical skills will shine. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming, all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make an impact in the gaming industry, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Occupational Pension Scheme

Global training and development plans

Paid sick leave and wellness leave

Subsidised leave

Relocation support

Taxsaver plans

Career mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the gaming industry as a VFX artist.
• Solid understanding of real-time engines and software rendering.

Responsibilities

• Create AAA quality VFX respecting technical and artistic constraints.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance gameplay experience.

Skills

CG VFX

Particle Systems

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art or Related Field

Tools

Maya

After Effects

Unreal Engine 5

Houdini

Embergen

Job description

Description

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Black Shamrock is looking for a talented and energetic VFX Artist to be part of our creative team working on ambitious AAA PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC games. This is a full-time position based in our Dublin office which involves working in an international environment.

The ideal candidate will have a great aesthetic eye, strong technical understanding of particle systems, such as Niagara in UE5, and be able to take creative direction from the Art Director and Creative Director.

Responsibilities

• Creating AAA quality VFX that respects the project’s technical and artistic constraints.

• Creating and optimizing VFX assets and engine implementation.

• Implement and incorporate feedback from Art Director and other Leads into the project.

• Develop an understanding of best practices, production pipelines and workflows.

• Working with TAs to create or enhance shaders capable of pushing your work to the next level.

• Work with the Design team to enhance the gameplay experience.

• Maintain balance between quality and performance.

• Support the Lead Artist and Art Director in any ad hoc tasks and duties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the gaming industry, and as a VFX artist on a AAA project.

• Solid understanding of CG VFX, both in real-time engines and software rendering.

• Exceptional aesthetic eye.

• Ability to work with different disciplines to deliver VFX which follows the art direction whilst also acknowledging and enhancing the game design.

• Experience creating particle effects in a real time engine such as Niagara.

• Working knowledge of relevant software. (e.g. Maya, After Effects, UE5, etc.)

• Working knowledge of Houdini & Embergen are preferred.

• Superb problem-solving skills, both creative and technical.

• Experience of different game engines and production pipelines is desirable.

• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

• A strong portfolio/showreel.

Additional information

• Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland.

• Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming.

• Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture.

• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.

• Comprehensive company healthcare plan.

• Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution).

• Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities.

• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave.

• Subsidised leave.

• Relocation support.

• Taxsaver plans.

• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program.

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.