VFX Artist: Immersive Real-Time Game Effects

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

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.