VFX Artist II

Overview
Bluberi is a rapidly expanding casino gaming studio focused on delivering innovative, high‑impact slot games. We have offices across North America, including headquarters in Las Vegas, NV and studios in Austin, TX, Reno, NV, Drummondville, QC, and Moncton, NB.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Technical Artist to create real‑time visual effects for Unity‑based slot games. The role focuses on crafting engaging effects that enhance gameplay clarity, reinforce player feedback, and elevate the emotional experience of our titles. Tool or pipeline development is not within the scope of this position.

Responsibilities

Real‑Time Visual Effects Creation

Own timing, pacing, polish, and emotional impact to deliver memorable player moments.

Design and implement effects using Unity—particle systems (Shuriken), Embergen, shaders, and animated elements.

Develop effects for core gameplay moments such as wins, feature triggers, symbol interactions, and bonus sequences.

Iterate on effects to solve visual clarity, readability, and communication challenges.

Gameplay Feedback & Presentation

Collaborate with game design and audio to deliver cohesive, synchronized player experiences.

Design effects that clearly communicate gameplay outcomes and reinforce player understanding of events.

Balance spectacle with clarity to ensure effects enhance—not obscure—gameplay.

Align visual direction with overall game tone, pacing, and player expectations.

Asset Development, Integration & Optimization

Create and integrate VFX assets using Unity, Unity VFX Graph, Spine, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Houdini, Blender, and Maya.

Optimize visual effects for performance, memory usage, and platform constraints while maintaining visual quality.

Iterate quickly based on feedback from playtests, reviews, and production milestones.

Cross‑Discipline Collaboration

Partner with Technical Artists to implement effects within established pipelines and performance budgets.

Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to align visual effects with overall game vision.

Contribute to problem‑solving discussions around visual clarity, performance, and player experience.

Support team reviews by presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.

Required Qualifications

Strong portfolio demonstrating high‑quality VFX work, including gameplay‑driven effects and motion design.

3+ years of professional experience creating real‑time visual effects or animation for games or interactive media.

Proficient in Unity or a similar real‑time game engine.

Skilled with Spine, After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience authoring particle systems, materials, and shaders (Shader Graph or equivalent).

Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, composition, color, and visual hierarchy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with simulation or advanced VFX tools such as Houdini, Shuriken, Embergen, or equivalents.

Experience in casino gaming or similar real‑time entertainment products.

Familiarity with performance constraints and optimization techniques for real‑time applications.

Basic understanding of scripting or technical workflows (C#, Python, or similar).

Basic understanding of the casino gaming industry and gameplay mechanics.

Experience working in collaborative, cross‑discipline game development teams.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and self‑improvement that adds value to the organization.

Work Environment
Regular, quiet office location with a hybrid model.

Physical Demands

Regularly requires talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, and using hands for tools or controls.

Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, and focus adjustment.

Lift or maneuver at least ten (10) pounds.

Travel Requirement
5‑10% travel with some international travel to Canada.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Annual Bonus & Studio Bonus Program.

401(k) with company match.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

Flexible hybrid schedule.

Unlimited Paid Time Off.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Bluberi is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and it prohibits harassment or retaliation related to disability or request for accommodation.

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