Senior VFX Artist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior VFX Artist to join their fully remote game development team. You will design real-time effects for gameplay, cinematics, and UI, and push visual boundaries while meeting performance targets.

Collaborate with design and art to realize art direction, optimize assets for multiple platforms, mentor junior artists, and explore new technologies to keep our visuals cutting-edge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in VFX for games.
• Proficiency with Niagara, PopcornFX, Unreal Engine, Unity.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, timing.
• Excellent artistic skills and strong visual storytelling.
• Portfolio showcasing real-time VFX work.

Responsibilities

• Create real-time visual effects for gameplay, cinematics, and UI using engine tools.
• Design and implement particle systems, shaders, and emissive textures.
• Collaborate with game designers and engineers to define VFX requirements.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across platforms.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and share best practices.
• Research and prototype new VFX tech and techniques.
• Maintain organized and well-documented VFX assets.

Skills

VFX artistry

3D animation

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Tools

Niagara

PopcornFX

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a critically acclaimed game development studio known for its visually stunning worlds, is seeking a highly creative Senior VFX Artist to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for bringing dynamic and impactful visual effects to life, enhancing the player experience through explosive spell effects, atmospheric environmental phenomena, and satisfying combat feedback. You will collaborate closely with the art and design teams to conceptualize, create, and implement high-quality VFX that align with the game's artistic direction and performance targets. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic foundation, deep technical knowledge of real-time VFX creation, and a passion for pushing visual boundaries. As a remote-first company, we prioritize clear communication and collaboration, ensuring a productive and engaging experience for all team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling real-time visual effects for gameplay, cinematics, and UI using engine tools.
• Design and implement particle systems, shaders, and emissive textures for a variety of effects.
• Collaborate with game designers and technical artists to define VFX requirements and integrate effects seamlessly.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across target platforms, ensuring smooth frame rates.
• Contribute to the overall visual style and quality of the game's effects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX implementation.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and share best practices.
• Research and experiment with new technologies and techniques to enhance VFX capabilities.
• Maintain organized and well-documented VFX assets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in the game industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX creation tools and game engines (e.g., Niagara, PopcornFX, Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, simulation, and timing.
• Excellent artistic skills, including composition, color theory, and animation principles.
• Experience with 2D and 3D asset creation for VFX (e.g., textures, sprites, simple models).
• Ability to create realistic and stylized effects based on art direction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time VFX work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Home office stipend to ensure a productive remote setup.