VFX Artist 3

Randstad Digital Americas; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join their top-tier game studio. This long-term contract role is ideal for a creative individual passionate about real-time effects and storytelling. You will design and implement stunning visuals, collaborating closely with a talented team to bring games to life. If you have a strong artistic eye and experience with cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values innovation and creativity in game development!

Benefits

Health benefits

Incentive and recognition program

401K contribution

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years in real-time VFX for AAA games.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and VFX pipelines.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of effects and real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Create real-time VFX assets with realism and emotion.
• Collaborate to ensure seamless integration with gameplay.
• Optimize effects for performance without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Senior VFX Artist

Real-time VFX

Unreal Engine 5

Niagara VFX

Houdini

Maya

Embergen

Substance Suite

Zbrush

Adobe tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design

Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts

Bachelor's degree in Technical Art

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Houdini

Maya

Embergen

Substance Suite

Zbrush

Adobe tools

Job description

job summary:
We're looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join a top-tier game studio on a long-term contract opportunity. This role is perfect for someone passionate about real-time effects, creative storytelling, and working with cutting-edge tools in Unreal Engine 5.

As part of a world-class team, you'll design and implement stunning real-time effects-everything from explosions and water simulations to cinematic visuals and gameplay magic. You'll collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver high-performance, high-impact visuals that bring the game world to life.


location: Redmond, Washington
job type: Contract
salary: $47 - 51 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Create real-time VFX assets with an eye for realism, motion, and emotion
• Simulate elements like fire, smoke, electricity, water, and other natural/unnatural effects
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration with environments and gameplay
• Optimize effects to maintain performance without sacrificing quality
• Contribute to visual storytelling by enhancing both in-game and cinematic sequences
• Support tooling and workflow improvements in partnership with technical teams
• Provide feedback and mentorship to other artists when needed

qualifications:

• 4-5+ years in real-time VFX for AAA games
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, or similar VFX pipelines
• Proficiency in Houdini, Embergen, Maya, Substance Suite, Zbrush, and Adobe tools
• Experience shipping at least 2 game titles
• Strong artistic eye, attention to detail, and technical understanding of shaders and rendering
• A portfolio showcasing a range of effects, performance-conscious design, and real-time applications
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art-or equivalent industry experience

skills:

• Senior VFX Artist
• Senior Visual Effects Artist
• Real-time VFX
• Unreal Engine 5
• Unreal Engine / UE5
• Niagara VFX
• AAA game artist
• Game VFX artist
• Houdini VFX
• Maya VFX
• Embergen
• Substance Suite
• Shader artist
• Game FX
• VFX pipeline Unreal
• Cinematic VFX
• FX Artist gaming
• VFX Unreal Niagara
• Real-time shader effects
• Explosions, fire, water, smoke simulations
• Visual storytelling in games
• Unreal Engine FX developer
• AAA game development VFX
• Technical artist VFX
• VFX game pipelines

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• 4–5+ years in real-time VFX for AAA games

• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, or similar VFX pipelines

• Proficiency in Houdini, Embergen, Maya, Substance Suite, Zbrush, and Adobe tools

• Experience shipping at least 2 game titles

• Strong artistic eye, attention to detail, and technical understanding of shaders and rendering

• A portfolio showcasing a range of effects, performance-conscious design, and real-time applications

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art—or equivalent industry experience