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Contract VFX Artist

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

To enhance immersive gameplay, the Contract VFX Artist will create high-quality real-time visual effects for environments and cinematics while collaborating with art and design teams in a remote contract role.
Key responsibilities

Create high-quality real-time VFX for gameplay, environments, and cinematics
Design and implement effects that enhance player feedback and emotional impact
Collaborate with art direction and designers to ensure visual consistency and clarity

Required qualifications

3+ years of experience creating real-time VFX for games
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, stylized, and/or atmospheric effects
Experience with Unreal Engine (Niagara preferred) or similar real-time engines
Solid understanding of shaders, materials, and particle systems
Ability to balance visual quality with performance constraints