People Can Fly Studio

Senior VFX Artist

People Can Fly Studio

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Create/implement particle- and shader-related special effects;
  • integrate them seamlessly into gameplay or cinematics;
  • mentor and provide feedback;
  • ensure visual effects meet performance budgets;
  • use visual scripting to drive VFX logic.
  • Maintain artistic direction and quality
  • Produce high-quality visual effects that are technically and artistically appropriate for the project's world and visual direction.
  • Collaborate with the Art Director to define the artistic vision and uphold quality standards throughout development.
  • Translate art concepts and other game design documents into prototypes and implement them as real-time visual effects in the game.
  • Oversee and facilitate the creation of ambient effects that enhance atmosphere, tell a story, and bring the world to life.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Visual Effects artist;
  • knowledge of stylized effects;
  • shader development skills;
  • experience with particle systems (Niagara, VFX Graph, Houdini);
  • proficiency in Maya or equivalent software;
  • excellent communication skills;
  • proactive problem-solving ability.
  • Strong expertise in real-time stylized visual effects, shader creation, and visual scripting (Blueprint-like systems) is required.
  • Proficiency in English is a job requirement.
Benefits
  • A comprehensive benefits package 100% paid by People Can Fly.
  • The insurance company reimburses claims at 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year, plus family or individual coverage).
  • Full dental coverage, including dental procedures.
  • Employer RRSP contribution of 4% pre-tax, 100% vested from day one.
  • One week of paid time off over the winter holidays.
  • 20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellness sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.
  • The opportunity to work within a creative team with people who are passionate about what they do.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
visual effectsshader developmentparticle systemsreal-time visual effectsvisual scriptingstylized effectsprototypingambient effectsartistic directionperformance budgets
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationfeedback