VFX Artist

Mundfish; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mundfish is seeking a seasoned VFX Artist to create stunning visual effects for our games. You will collaborate with art and design teams to ensure VFX support gameplay and meet engine requirements, delivering high-quality particles, shaders, and lighting.

You will optimize effects for multiple platforms, stay current with industry trends, and contribute creative input to overall game quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, animation, or related field preferred;
• 3+ years of experience in VFX creation for video games or film;
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine and other industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, or After Effects;
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, lighting, and other VFX techniques;
• Excellent artistic skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual effects for characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics;
• Collaborate with art and design teams to ensure that the visual effects align with the overall aesthetic and vision of the game;
• Work with the technical team to ensure that the visual effects are optimized for performance on various platforms;
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and techniques related to VFX;
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input to enhance the overall quality of the game.

Skills

Particle systems

Shaders

Lighting

Artistic skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in computer graphics, animation, or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Houdini

After Effects

Job description

As a VFX Artist, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and immersive special effects for our games.

You will work closely with the art and design teams to ensure that the visual effects enhance the gameplay experience and meet the technical requirements of the game engine.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual effects for various aspects of the game, including characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics;
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to ensure that the visual effects align with the overall aesthetic and vision of the game;
• Work with the technical team to ensure that the visual effects are optimized for performance on various platforms;
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and techniques related to VFX;
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input to enhance the overall quality of the game.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, animation, or related field preferred;
• 3+ years of experience in VFX creation for video games or film;
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine and other industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, or After Effects;
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, lighting, and other VFX techniques;
• Excellent artistic skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.