Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior VFX Artist (Gamedev): Creating and implementing high-quality particle effects for characters, environments, and cutscenes for The Witcher 3 expansion with an accent on technical optimization and artistic vision. Focus on developing immersive real-time visual effects, researching new workflows, and ensuring assets fit within technical budgets.

Location: Possibility to work remotely (within -/+ 2 hours from GMT+1) or onsite in Bielsko-Biała, Poland

Company

A collective of experienced developers based in Poland, creators of Seven: The Days Long Gone and The Thaumaturge.

What you will do

• Create and implement high-quality particle effects for characters, environments, gameplay, and cutscenes.
• Optimize VFX in collaboration with Lighting, Material, and Tech Art teams to meet technical budgets.
• Research and develop new workflows and techniques to push real-time VFX quality.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure visual consistency with the artistic vision.
• Document workflows and communicate technical information to other teams.

Requirements

• Professional experience with shipped real-time VFX projects and a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in real-time and baked simulations.
• Proficiency in 3D packages (3ds Max/Blender), texture tools (Photoshop/Substance Designer), and Houdini.
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering, shaders, and lighting.
• Strong knowledge of performance limitations and optimization procedures.
• English: Fluent (C1)

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with core hours between 10:00 and 16:00.
• Remote work options within specific time zone constraints.
• Private medical insurance (Enel-med) and psychological support.
• English language lessons and support for industry training, conferences, and fairs.
• Access to the MyBenefit platform and co-financed Multisport Card.