Senior VFX Artist - Real-time Visual Effects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Cutting-edge technology

Creative studio environment

Pension benefits

Descripción de la vacante

WhatJobs Direct in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior VFX Artist specializing in real-time visual effects for a leading game development studio. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and focuses on creating immersive, high-fidelity effects optimized for real-time performance.

You will design particle systems, shaders, and materials, integrate VFX into the game engine, and collaborate with designers to achieve the desired visual style

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of professional VFX work for games, real-time focus.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Expertise with particle systems and shader creation tools.
• Strong understanding of animation timing and composition.
• Experience with 2D/3D assets in Photoshop, Maya, Blender.
• Familiarity with pipeline scripting is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Hybrid team collaboration and strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, create, and implement real-time VFX for games.
• Collaborate with designers and lead artists on visual style.
• Optimize VFX for performance across platforms.
• Develop particle systems, shaders, and materials.
• Integrate VFX into Unreal or Unity and ensure gameplay fidelity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve VFX implementation issues.
• Stay updated on real-time VFX trends and tech.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and share knowledge.
• Contribute to artistic vision and game quality.
• Create supporting textures, materials, and simple animations.

Conocimientos

Real-time VFX

Unreal Engine

Unity

Particle systems

Shaders

Animation principles

Photoshop

Maya

Blender

Scripting basics

Problem-solving

Communication

Herramientas

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Blender

Photoshop

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is looking for a talented Senior VFX Artist specializing in Real-time Visual Effects for a leading game development studio located in Nelspruit. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing essential in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be responsible for creating breathtaking visual effects that enhance player immersion and elevate the visual fidelity of our games. This includes designing particle systems, environmental effects, and magical spells, all optimized for real-time performance. We seek an artist with a strong understanding of visual aesthetics, technical optimization, and game engine integration. Join our team in Nelspruit and contribute to award-winning titles, leveraging your expertise in a dynamic hybrid setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality real-time visual effects for games.
• Work closely with game designers and lead artists to define and achieve the desired visual style for effects.
• Optimize VFX assets and systems for performance across various target platforms.
• Develop and utilize particle systems, shaders, and material techniques to create compelling visual effects.
• Integrate VFX into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and ensure seamless gameplay.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to visual effects implementation.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in real-time VFX and game development.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and share knowledge within the team.
• Contribute to the overall artistic vision and quality of the game.
• Create supporting assets such as textures, materials, and simple animations for VFX.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional real-time VFX work for games.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in VFX for games, with a focus on real-time applications.
• Proficiency in game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Expertise in particle system editors and shader creation tools.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual composition.
• Experience with 2D and 3D asset creation software (e.g., Photoshop, Maya, Blender) relevant to VFX.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for pipeline tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment, balancing collaborative and independent tasks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to cutting-edge game development technology.
• Creative and supportive studio environment.
• Pension and retirement benefits.