Senior VFX Artist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to elevate our game's visuals in Paarl. You will craft high-quality in-game effects, collaborating with art directors and engineers to balance aesthetics and performance. The role demands a strong portfolio and a passion for pushing visual boundaries within technical limits.

Join a hybrid team in Paarl, delivering stunning VFX for diverse environments and events, mentoring junior artists, and ensuring consistency across platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency with Niagara in Unreal Engine and Shuriken in Unity.
• Strong understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles as applied to VFX.
• Experience with shader development and material creation.
• Excellent portfolio demonstrating a wide range of visually compelling VFX.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual effects (VFX) for in-game events, characters, and environments.
• Develop and optimize particle systems, shaders, and post-processing effects.
• Collaborate with game designers and engineers to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay.
• Ensure VFX performance is optimized across all target platforms.
• Maintain a consistent visual style and quality for all effects.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

VFX artistry

Animation principles

Portfolio

Hybrid work in Paarl

Education

N/A

Tools

Niagara (Unreal Engine)

Shuriken (Unity)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior VFX Artist to enhance the visual spectacle of their games in Paarl . This role demands an artist with a keen eye for dynamic visual effects, ranging from explosive action to subtle environmental phenomena. You will be responsible for creating stunning visual effects (VFX) that elevate the player's immersion and excitement, working closely with the art director and technical teams to ensure these effects are both visually impressive and technically efficient. We are looking for an individual who can push artistic boundaries while adhering to performance constraints, contributing to a culture of visual excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual effects (VFX) for in-game events, characters, and environments.
• Develop and optimize particle systems, shaders, and post-processing effects.
• Collaborate with game designers and engineers to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay.
• Ensure VFX performance is optimized across all target platforms.
• Maintain a consistent visual style and quality for all effects.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency with particle editing tools (e.g., Niagara in Unreal Engine, Shuriken in Unity).
• Strong understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles as applied to VFX.
• Experience with shader development and material creation.
• Excellent portfolio demonstrating a wide range of visually compelling VFX.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting in Paarl .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Paarl .