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International technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond.

Senior VFX Artist – GameSim

3D Artist3D ArtistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1998H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

113 days ago

Salary

$85K - $90K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishPythonUnityUnreal Engine

Job Description

Senior VFX Artist – GameSim

Keywords Studios

• Create custom real-time visual effects and implement them in engine (UE5, Unity, or proprietary). • Create all necessary textures and materials; maintain clean, readable graphs and parameterization. • Utilize additional software tools like Photoshop, Blender, Houdini, or Maya as needed. • Understand complex material setups, blueprints, or scripting hooks; troubleshoot issues and partner with Tech Art/Engineering. • Own optimization fundamentals: budgets, overdraw, particle counts, memory/perf constraints, and console targets. • Set quality bar, provide clear reviews/paintovers, and guide VFX execution for small pods or strike teams. • Proactively identify risks (missing hooks, perf spikes, unclear direction), propose solutions, and escalate early. • Collaborate closely with Designers, Concept Artists, and the Art Director; partner with Tech Art/Engineering as needed. • Support client-facing communication when required: clarify requirements, share WIP, and align on “definition of done.” • Assign tasks, set short-term priorities, and maintain a healthy backlog.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum **8-years of professional game industry experience** with at least one shipped title.
  • Proven end-to-end real-time VFX workflow experience working in-engine implementation in **Unreal Engine 4 or 5 **and Niagara.
  • Strong particle animation fundamentals and shape language (readability, timing, impact).
  • Strong material and texture creation skills in Photoshop and/or Substance Designer.**Demonstrated optimization knowledge (particle counts, overdraw budgets, performance constraints).
  • Leadership-level communication: clear written and verbal updates, actionable feedback, strong collaboration habits.
  • Experience mentoring or leading other artists (formal lead role not required, but leadership behaviors are).
  • Can work Central (CT) core hours with possible overlap hours with Pacific (PT) or Eastern (ET).
  • Work options are flexible: remote / hybrid / onsite.
  • Nice-to-have
  • Houdini experience.
  • Substance Designer experience.
  • EmberGen experience.
  • Unity experience.
  • Scripting or coding skills (C#, Python, etc.).
  • 2D or 3D animation skills.
  • Versatility across stylized and realistic work; foliage/atmospherics experience.
  • Experience establishing VFX standards/pipeline (templates, naming, libraries, scalability rules).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on different projects
  • 3 weeks of paid leave
  • Benefits package including medical, dental and vision
  • Sick Leave
  • Disability Coverage
  • Performance bonus
  • Corporate holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
  • Professional Development

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