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3D Artist IV / Sr. Visual FX Artist Job at Virtual Vocations Inc in New York

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

Job type:
Contract

To contribute to a AAA VR FPS title, the contract 3D Artist IV / Sr. Visual FX Artist will design and author particle systems, shaders, and post-process effects while collaborating with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering teams in a remote or on-site capacity.
Key responsibilities

Design and implement particle systems and visual effects optimized for VR performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance gameplay readability and visual fidelity
Build and maintain VFX asset pipelines, ensuring GPU-efficient techniques for mobile VR rendering

Required qualifications

5+ years of real-time VFX experience in AAA game development
Proven experience shipping at least one multiplayer FPS or action title
Expert proficiency with Unity particle systems and shader authoring
Strong understanding of GPU performance budgets and mobile/VR optimization
Bachelor's degree in design or a related field preferred