Senior VFX Artist

Are you a talented VFX Artist ready to bring cinematic storytelling and dynamic gameplay moments to life through stunning visual effects?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class studio known for creating emotionally engaging, co-op-driven games that blend humour, heart, and gameplay innovation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement high-quality real-time visual effects for characters, environments, and key gameplay moments using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.
• Develop cinematic and immersive effects that enhance storytelling, atmosphere, and player engagement.
• Create, optimise, and integrate shaders to deliver visually impressive and efficient real-time visuals.
• Produce textures, flipbooks, and procedural effects using tools such as Substance or After Effects.
• Balance performance and visual quality to ensure smooth gameplay across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate closely with art, design, and engineering teams to seamlessly integrate VFX into gameplay and cinematics.

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience creating real-time VFX for games.
• A strong understanding of VFX principles demonstrated through a polished, high-quality portfolio.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara and material/shader authoring.
• Proven ability to create optimised visual effects that enhance storytelling and gameplay immersion.
• Strong attention to detail, motion, and timing, with a keen eye for how VFX impacts the player experience.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

Nice to have:

• Experience using Houdini for complex simulations such as fluids, smoke, and destruction.
• Familiarity with Blueprints for interactive and reactive visual effects.
• Experience using Embergen for real-time particle simulations.

Why join:

• Be part of an award-winning studio known for pushing the boundaries of co-op storytelling and emotional gameplay experiences.
• Work in a creative, prestige-free environment where every voice matters and innovation thrives.
• Collaborate with a passionate, tight-knit team dedicated to excellence in both artistry and technology.
• Play a key role in shaping the visual storytelling of a new, high-profile project built in Unreal Engine 5.

If you are a skilled VFX Artist who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your craft to the next level. Apply with your portfolio showcasing your best real-time effects and creative process, or email Joe McKernan – jm@skillsearch.com