Remote Senior VFX Artist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join their fully remote development team, contributing to groundbreaking projects. You will create visually stunning real-time visual effects for gameplay and cinematic sequences.

The role demands mastery of real-time VFX pipelines, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work independently within a distributed team. Collaboration with art directors and engineers to bring imaginative worlds to life from anywhere.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real-time VFX experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Houdini, EmberGen, Niagara, Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Experience with particle systems, shaders, and material creation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects for real-time applications.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across platforms while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical artists to establish and maintain VFX art style and quality standards.
• Develop and document VFX creation workflows and best practices for the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX implementation and performance.

Skills

VFX artistry

Real-time pipelines

Remote collaboration

Communication

Project autonomy

Tools

Houdini

EmberGen

Niagara

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior VFX Artist to join their fully remote development team, contributing to groundbreaking projects. You will be responsible for creating visually stunning and technically proficient visual effects that enhance gameplay and cinematic sequences. This role demands exceptional artistic skill, a deep understanding of real-time VFX pipelines, and the ability to work independently within a distributed team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about creating breathtaking visual experiences and can collaborate effectively with art directors and engineers to bring imaginative worlds to life from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects (explosions, magic, environmental effects, etc.) for real-time applications.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across various platforms while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical artists to establish and maintain VFX art style and quality standards.
• Develop and document VFX creation workflows and best practices for the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX implementation and performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in the gaming or film industry, with a strong portfolio of real-time effects.
• Proficiency with VFX creation tools such as Houdini, EmberGen, Niagara, or similar software.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, including their VFX systems.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, and material creation for visual effects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Access to cutting-edge remote collaboration tools and a supportive team culture.