SENIOR VFX ARTIST

SENIOR VFX ARTIST - BULKHEAD

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-Research new techniques and help drive innovation within the studio s VFX pipeline.

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What You'll Do -Create and implement high-quality real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.

-Develop effects for gameplay, environments, cinematics, and first-person experiences.

-Optimise effects to meet performance and memory budgets across target platforms.

-Work closely with Designers and Engineers to integrate VFX into gameplay systems and features.

-Collaborate with Audio to ensure effects work seamlessly alongside sound design, maximising -impact and player feedback.

-Build and maintain scalable, reusable VFX systems and workflows.

-Utilise Blueprints to drive and trigger VFX, with a solid understanding of how effects integrate into gameplay events and systems.

-Mentor and support other VFX artists, helping to raise the quality bar across the team.

-Research new techniques and help drive innovation within the studio's VFX pipeline.

What We're Looking For -4+ years of professional games industry experience.

-Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional real-time VFX work.

-Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, Materials, and Shaders.

-Experience creating VFX for multiplayer and first-person games.

-Good understanding of Blueprint workflows and VFX implementation within gameplay systems.

-Ability to collaborate effectively with Audio, Design, Art, and Engineering teams.

-Strong understanding of optimisation, performance profiling, and technical constraints.

-Experience with Photoshop, Maya, 3DS Max, or similar content creation tools.

-Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

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