Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev): Collaborating with animation and design teams to communicate character personality through visual effects with an accent on real-time particle systems and performance optimization. Focus on developing VFX pipelines, custom shader creation, and ensuring high-quality visuals for competitive multiplayer games.

Location: Remote within the United States (Office based in Culver City, CA)

Salary: $90,293 – $145,000 per year

Company

Leading video game and global interactive entertainment company behind world-famous titles like MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Animation and Design teams to communicate character personality via VFX.
• Implement and expand VFX in the game in coordination with the Art Director and technical artists.
• Develop pipelines and processes specifically for game VFX.
• Optimize VFX for performance while maintaining high visual appeal.
• Research and implement solutions to overcome technical and visual limitations.
• Maintain and exceed studio quality standards.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• 3+ years of experience as a VFX Artist or Video Game Designer.
• Proficiency in real-time particle systems and latest VFX tools.
• Experience with 3D and 2D content creation tools.
• Strong knowledge of node-based shader systems and custom shader creation.
• Experience in competitive multiplayer game development.

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting languages.
• Portfolio of multiple shipped titles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Equity and bonus eligibility.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid "hirify.global free days".
• Pet insurance.
• Dynamic environment working on world-famous mobile franchises.