Senior VFX Artist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance–dr"

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive health and wellness

Opportunities for growth

Creative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join its innovative team. In this hybrid role you will create compelling visual effects for games and digital media, collaborating with game developers, directors, and technical artists.

You will design particle effects, simulations, shaders, and optimized assets, staying current with industry tools. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and thrives in a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in VFX creation software and game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, physics simulations, and shader development.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid setting, collaborating with team members both remotely and in the office.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate quickly on visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize visually impressive visual effects (VFX) using industry-standard tools and engines.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical teams to define the look and feel of VFX elements according to project specs.
• Create particle effects, simulations, shaders, and other dynamic visual elements for games or other digital media.
• Ensure VFX assets are performant and optimized for target platforms, balancing visual fidelity with technical constraints.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and techniques, and contribute to the development of new tools and workflows.

Skills

VFX Artist

Technical Artist

Unreal Engine

Unity

Particle Systems

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior VFX Artist to join their innovative team in Vereeniging . In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for creating stunning visual effects that enhance the realism and excitement of digital content. You will collaborate closely with game developers, film directors, and technical artists to bring dynamic explosions, magical spells, environmental effects, and more to life. This position is perfect for a creative individual who excels in a team environment and has a passion for crafting breathtaking visual spectacles within a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize visually impressive visual effects (VFX) using industry-standard tools and engines.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical teams to define the look and feel of VFX elements according to project specifications.
• Create particle effects, simulations, shaders, and other dynamic visual elements for games or other digital media.
• Ensure VFX assets are performant and optimized for target platforms, balancing visual fidelity with technical constraints.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and techniques, and contribute to the development of new tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a VFX Artist or Technical Artist with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual effects work.
• Proficiency in VFX creation software and game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of particle systems, physics simulations, and shader development.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid setting, collaborating with team members both remotely and in the office.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate quickly on visual effects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance between remote and office work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a dynamic industry.
• A collaborative and creative studio environment focused on cutting-edge visual effects.