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VFX Artist

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Seeking a full-time remote VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills to create high-quality visual effects, implement them in-engine, and support production teams while collaborating across disciplines.
Key responsibilities

Create and implement custom real-time visual effects using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or proprietary tools
Build and optimize effects for gameplay, environments, and cinematics while maintaining clean and structured material setups
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effects align with gameplay needs and art direction

Required qualifications

5+ years of professional experience as a real-time VFX Artist with at least one shipped game title
Proven experience in end-to-end real-time VFX workflow and strong knowledge of implementing effects in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
Strong particle animation fundamentals and understanding of natural energies and materials
Ability to create clean and well-constructed material graphs and VFX systems
Experience mentoring and guiding other artists, with an interest in growing into leadership roles