TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (GameDev): Creating and implementing high-quality real-time and cinematic VFX for games, owning features from concept to final polish, with an accent on optimizing performance and platform constraints. Focus on troubleshooting artistic and technical VFX issues, maintaining organized assets, and mentoring junior/mid-level artists.

Location: Remote (Ukraine), with an office in Kyiv.

Company

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company specializing in full-cycle game development and art production for leading global studios and publishers.

What you will do

Create and implement high-quality real-time and cinematic VFX.
Own VFX features from concept to final polish.
Collaborate with Art, Design, Tech Art, and Engineering teams.
Optimize VFX for performance and platform constraints.
Troubleshoot artistic and technical VFX issues.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level VFX artists.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience as a VFX Artist in games, film, or real-time productions.
Strong expertise in real-time or cinematic VFX, including fire, smoke, explosions, destruction, magic, and environmental effects.
Advanced proficiency in Houdini (procedural FX, simulations, optimization workflows).
Solid experience with Unreal Engine (Niagara, materials, Blueprints integration) or equivalent real-time engines.
High-level skills in compositing and look development (Nuke / After Effects).
Strong problem-solving skills with a technical-art mindset.
English B1+ (speaking) required.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative game projects with leading global studios and publishers.
Professional advancement opportunities, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs.
Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback.
Access to an international network of studios as part of Virtuos.
Environment that values creativity and innovation.
Medical insurance.
Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work.
Possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment.
Transparent employment system as a resident of Diia.City.