Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev): Creating and optimizing complex real-time VFX and shader networks for AAA games with an accent on pipeline engineering and rendering optimization. Focus on developing robust tools, automating content creation, and mentoring artists to push the visual quality bar.

Location: Hybrid in Box Hill, VIC, Australia

Company

Global provider of creative and technical services for the video games industry, supporting clients across the entire game lifecycle through a network of 70+ studios worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive the creation and optimization of complex real-time VFX and shader networks to achieve visual goals.
• Research and integrate innovative rendering techniques, procedural methods, and specialized VFX tools.
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts to automate content creation and improve team productivity.
• Establish and govern technical specifications and standards for all art assets.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Art, Design, and Engineering teams.
• Mentor mid-level and junior artists on best practices in real-time VFX and optimization.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of professional experience in the games industry.
• Strong knowledge of shader development, VFX/Particles, and real-time physics simulations.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding in one or more core languages.
• Hands-on development experience with modern commercial game engines.
• Advanced skills in at least one DCC package (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and development tools (Houdini, EmberGen, After Effects, or Substance).
• Must be based in or able to work from Box Hill, VIC, Australia (Hybrid)

Nice to have

• Previous production experience with AAA game development.
• Familiarity with console development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
• Experience creating motion graphics and in-engine VFX for user interface elements.
• Foundational skills in traditional art, drawing, or painting.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with the world's largest publishers and most popular AAA games.
• Hybrid working pattern for better work-life balance.
• Collaborative environment within a global network of over 13,000 professionals.
• Professional growth through mentoring and sharing technical insights across the studio.