VFX Artist III

IDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a VFX Artist III to create visually stunning effects for gameplay enhancement. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in a collaborative, innovative environment, while enjoying a competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience creating real-time stylized VFX in games.
• Skills in 3D/2D Software - Unreal, Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop.
• Proven ability to create high-quality, stylized real-time VFX.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers to create engaging gameplay visuals.
• Lead the visual development of VFX from concept to in-engine implementation.
• Solve complex production challenges related to VFX clarity.

Skills

Real-time stylized VFX

3D/2D Software

High-quality VFX creation

Game development pipeline

Tools

Unreal

Maya

3DS Max

Photoshop

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IDR is seeking a talented and experiencedVFX Artist IIIto join one of our top clients in the gaming industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects within a dynamic and innovative team. If you are passionate about creating visually stunning effects that enhance gameplay and player experience, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the VFX Artist III:

• Collaborate with designers to create engaging gameplay visuals
• Update and adapt iconic effects from existing game assets
• Lead the visual development of VFX from concept to in-engine implementation
• Balance visual appeal and gameplay clarity, ensuring that effects accurately represent their intended gameplay action or state
• Solve complex production challenges and assist in guiding decisions around clarity and implementation to support product and design needs
• This is a contract position through 3/31/2026 and is 100% remote

Required Skills for VFX Artist III:

• 5+ years of experience creating real-time stylized VFX in games
• Skills in 3D/2D Software - Unreal, Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop
• Proven ability to create high-quality, stylized real-time VFX
• Comprehensive understanding of the game development pipeline, including optimization and implementation
• Experience in providing direction and constructive feedback to vendors is desirable
• Familiarity with League of Legends / Teamfight Tactics IP and style is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

As a part of the application process, you will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of your work and may be asked to complete an art test.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories: Safeguarding confidential and sensitive data while employed by us and while on assignment at a customer of ours Communication with others, including employees and third parties such as vendors, customers (including their employees), and/or players, including minors Accessing our or our customer’s assets, secure digital systems, and networks Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players, employees, and temporary workers These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization and within the organization of any customer to whom you may be assigned while employed by us. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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