VFX Artist

We're seeking a talented VFX Artist to join a creative team dedicated to crafting visually stunning effects for video games. The ideal candidate will bring art and creative directions to life, enhancing user experience through meticulously crafted gameplay, character, and environmental VFX.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design, art, and development teams to establish optimal visual feedback through VFX.
• Create and integrate VFX across various game elements to enhance interactivity and aesthetics.
• Iterate on VFX using feedback from multiple sources to achieve the best results.
• Profile and optimize particles to maximize performance and visual impact.
• Ensure VFX implementations align with artistic visions and user experience goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in VFX within the video game industry.
• Proficiency in Niagara, Blender, and Unreal Engine.
• Skilled in Substance Designer or similar software, along with Photoshop.
• A strong interest in and comfort with stylized VFX.
• Fluent in English and/or French; eligibility to work in Canada is a must.

Assets:

• Capable of creating concept art for VFX assets.
• Experience with rigid body simulations or chaos destruction.
• Background in developing top-down and ARPG type games.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French.

Benefits:

• A dynamic environment that supports initiative, transparency, and empowerment.
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model of remote and office work.
• Summer schedule to maximize enjoyment of the warmer months.
• Profit-based bonuses and comprehensive group insurance.
• Annual allowances for games, workshops, software, and continuous training programs.
• Regular team events and perks like free snacks and drinks every Friday.
• Support for personal game projects outside of work hours.

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.