Remote VFX Artist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 958,000 - 1,437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Remote VFX Artist to join a fully remote creative team. The role focuses on creating stunning real-time visual effects to enhance player engagement and deliver immersive experiences.

You will work independently from a home office, collaborating with a global team of artists, designers, and engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, proficiency in Houdini, Niagara, and Unity particle systems, and experience optimizing effects for Unreal Engine or Unity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist or similar role.
• Strong portfolio of real-time visual effects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Niagara, Unity's Particle System).
• Experience optimizing visual effects for performance in game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and animation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects for games including explosions, magic, particle systems, and environmental effects.
• Utilize particle editing software and game engine tools to achieve desired visuals.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical artists to define VFX style and pipelines.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across platforms and ensure smooth frame rates.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging real-time VFX technologies.
• Provide feedback to remote art team members.

Skills

VFX artist

Houdini

Niagara

Unity particles

Unreal Engine

Performance optimization

Remote collaboration

3D modeling

Tools

Houdini

Unity

Unreal Engine

Niagara

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and innovative Remote VFX Artist to join their fully remote creative team. This role is crucial for enhancing the visual spectacle of our upcoming projects, focusing on the creation of stunning visual effects that drive player engagement and deliver unforgettable experiences. You will work independently from your home office, collaborating virtually with a global team of artists, designers, and engineers to bring ambitious concepts to life. This is an ideal opportunity for a self‑motivated artist who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual effects in the digital realm.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects (VFX) for games, including explosions, magic, particle systems, and environmental effects.
• Utilize particle editing software and game engine tools to achieve desired visual outcomes.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical artists to define VFX style, technical requirements, and pipelines.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across various platforms, ensuring smooth frame rates.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in real-time VFX.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to other members of the remote art team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist or similar role, with a strong portfolio of real‑time visual effects.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Niagara, Unity's Particle System).
• Solid understanding of particle systems, shaders, and material creation for VFX.
• Experience optimizing visual effects for performance in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with strong self‑discipline and communication skills.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and animation software is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work‑life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and equipment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in a forward‑thinking company.