VFX Artist

Job Title: Gaming VFX Artist

Job Description

We are seeking a talented VFX Artist to join our dynamic team. This role requires expertise in creating and implementing high-quality visual effects for games, utilizing real-time particle systems, textures, shaders, and scripting. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and artists to ensure visually compelling and performant game environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently create and implement high-quality, performant, and visually compelling VFX assets, tools, and systems for games.

• Develop real-time particle systems, textures, texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed.

• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX.

• Initiate tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and actively contribute to team VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues.

• Maintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team.

• Foster a positive and flexible attitude within the studio, adapting to the evolving needs of the team.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine technology, including mastery of Niagara for real-time VFX.

• Strong skills in shader and material creation, particularly using HLSL or Unreal’s material editor.

• Experience with real-time particle systems and texture atlases.

• Ability to implement and control VFX systems using Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system.

• Expertise in performance optimization within real-time environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming industry with real-time VFX.

• Having shipped 2-3 AAA titles, showcasing ability to deliver at scale.

• 5+ years of experience in game development, indicating maturity in handling complex pipelines and production cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, digital art, or related fields.

• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, aligning VFX with gameplay and narrative.

• Proficiency in documenting and organizing VFX assets for team efficiency.

• Self-management skills, including proactive task initiation and positive team contribution.

• Knowledge of HLSL or equivalent shader writing languages.

• Familiarity with Houdini and scripting languages such as Python, Vex, or Mel.

Work Environment

Our studio offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where creativity and technical expertise are highly valued. You will work alongside a team of passionate designers, engineers, and artists, using state-of-the-art technologies to create groundbreaking visual effects for games. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 – $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision – Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital – 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available – Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) – Short and long-term disability – Health Spending Account (HSA) – Transportation benefits – Employee Assistance Program – Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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