Senior VFX Artist

VFX Artist | Seedworld
We are seeking an experienced VFX Artist to work on one of the biggest Metaverse projects ever Seedworld on Unreal 5.3.

As a VFX artist, you will deploy your excellent understanding of Unreal (Niagara & Blueprint) and usual artist software (Photoshop, Substance, 3D modeling package, etc.) to create and optimize particle systems, shaders, and other VFX that match with the Seedworld unique style.

Responsibilities:

• Create visual effects art assets that balance performance, efficiency, and artistry to achieve optimal run time visual quality and game performance;
• Research, conceptualize, and derive quality visual effects from references to apply to various aspects of the game;
• Collaborate with the art director, game designers, and developers to ensure that VFX meets the game requirements while adhering to artistic standards;
• Share knowledge and best practices with teammates;
• Actively participate in technical and artistic discussions and problem-solving;
• Ability to summarize his work and documentation for internal & external communication.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in similar roles with at least one AAA game shipped on PC or console;
• Prior experience creating 2D and 3D stylized visual effects;
• Experience working with Unreal game engine and Niagara;
• Knowledge of software like Maya/Blender/Houdini, Photoshop/Substance, Embergen, etc.

Desired Qualifications:

• Good visual and technical understanding of FX shader;
• Good artistic eye to complement the technical knowledge and ease collaboration with the Art Director;
• Strong knowledge of all the 3D requirements before shader (UV, Texture) and full game pipelines;
• Experience with developing shaders/materials;
• Fast, organized, collaborative, and able to handle feedback;
• Strong organizational, and communication skills and a fluent level in English along with an understanding of production values, deadlines, and priorities.

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of scripting (Python, HLSL, Blueprint) would be useful.

Location:
100% remote

Benefits:
21 days of holidays / year + local bank holidays.
Sick days.
Budget for training/courses.
Budget towards purchasing work equipment such as laptops.
Monthly salary paid in stable coins (USDC)