Senior VFX Artist

Senior VFX Artist

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior VFX Artist to join Stormind Games and contribute to the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects across our projects. In this role, you will play a key part in crafting impactful, immersive VFX that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and player experience, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality real-time visual effects (explosions, fire, smoke, magic, particles, environmental interactions).
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure VFX aligns with the overall art direction and visual vision of the project.
• Work with Game Designers and Technical Artists to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay systems and mechanics.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of VFX pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
• Ensure all visual effects are optimized for performance across target platforms.
• Review and iterate on VFX assets based on feedback from Art Direction, Design, and Technical teams.
• Prototype new ideas and techniques, evaluating feasibility, performance, and visual impact.
• Support and mentor junior VFX artists, sharing knowledge and promoting quality standards.
• Collaborate with QA to identify and resolve visual or performance-related issues.
• Maintain a high level of quality and consistency across all VFX assets.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in video game development.
• Previous experience in a Senior VFX role.
• Strong expertise in real-time VFX creation using modern game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of shaders, particles, materials, and real-time rendering pipelines.
• Strong proficiency with Houdini for procedural VFX, simulations, and real-time asset creation, including integration into game engines.
• Proven experience optimizing VFX for performance on multiple platforms.
• Ability to balance artistic quality with technical constraints.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a production environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on shipped AAA or AA titles.
• Familiarity with console development and platform-specific constraints.
• Experience contributing to VFX pipelines and workflow improvements.
• Knowledge of scripting or technical art workflows.

Soft Skills

• Strong creative vision with great attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced development environment.
• Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Submit your resume and portfolio in English to join Stormind Games.

Location

Acireale, Catania (Remote)

Department

Art

Employment Type

Full-Time