VFX Art Conjuress/Conjurer (VFX Artist)

Welcome Adventurer!

For our brave tribe Black Drakkar Games we are looking for an experienced VFX Art Conjuress/Conjurer (VFX Artist).

We are a young developers’ studio established by industry veterans and powered by very experienced and perfectly harmonized individuals. We are a Polish company based in Warsaw, hidden in the silence and greenery of Fort Mokotow. Our team co-develops various game projects.

One of them is the game Fort Solis – a single player third person thriller set over one long night on Mars. Engineer Jack Leary responds to a routine alarm where events unravel and escalate out of control in a way he could never have imagined. With fantastic performances from the cast (Roger Clark, Troy Baker, Julia Brown), Fort Solis looks to deliver a high-fidelity experience designed to completely immerse the player.

Currently, one of the ongoing projects we are involved in is an unannounced Sci-Fi game based on a popular IP and developed in Unreal Engine 5.  For this project, we are seeking a talented VFX Artist who will play a key role in creating visual effects for the upcoming game.

What will be your main responsibilities?

• Create visual effects for the game using industry-standard tools.
• Balance the visual quality and performance of VFX, ensuring effects run smoothly across platforms.
• Create and customize shaders to achieve desired visual effects.
• Ensure that all VFX adhere to the game’s art style and contribute to the overall aesthetic.
• Work closely with game designers, animators, and environment artists to integrate VFX into gameplay and level sequences.
• Document VFX processes, tools, and best practices to share with the team.
• Playtest the game to identify areas where VFX can enhance player experience or clarify gameplay mechanics.
• Ownership and day to day communication with programmers and technical art to develop, enhance, and maintain VFX systems.
• Be an active participant in team discussions.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 3 years in a similar role.
• Solid experience with:
  • Niagara systems and blueprints for VFX (scratch pad is a plus).
  • Shaders and optimization in UE5.
  • Textures in Substance Designer/Photoshop.
• Decent knowledge in making simulations and flipbooks in Houdini/Embergen or similar.
• Familiar with source control systems – it’s Perforce in our case.
• Familiar with at least one 3D software, preferably Blender.
• Experience in stealth games is a plus.
• Experience with vertex animation is a plus.
• Experimenting with newer features such as chaos/cache fluid simulations is welcome.

What personal qualities are important to us?

• Self-motivation and conscientiousness.
• Creativity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High communication skills.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and development.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work with a skilled and friendly team of game creators.
• Interesting projects that help you grow as a developer.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality projects.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Attractive salary depending on experience.
• Work on-site or hybrid in Warsaw or remote.
• Long-term cooperation.
• Flexible working time (core hours 10:00 – 16:00).
• Holidays and sick days are paid.
• Medical care and MultiSport.

As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a recruitment task related to the role you are applying for.