Stormind Games

Senior VFX Artist

Stormind Games

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Italy

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

  • Create and implement high-quality real-time visual effects (explosions, fire, smoke, magic, particles, environmental interactions).
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure VFX aligns with the overall art direction and visual vision of the project.
  • Work with Game Designers and Technical Artists to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay systems and mechanics.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of VFX pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
  • Ensure all visual effects are optimized for performance across target platforms.
  • Review and iterate on VFX assets based on feedback from Art Direction, Design, and Technical teams.
  • Prototype new ideas and techniques, evaluating feasibility, performance, and visual impact.
  • Support and mentor junior VFX artists, sharing knowledge and promoting quality standards.
  • Collaborate with QA to identify and resolve visual or performance-related issues.
  • Maintain a high level of quality and consistency across all VFX assets.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in video game development.
  • Previous experience in a Senior VFX role.
  • Strong expertise in real-time VFX creation using modern game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity).
  • Solid understanding of shaders, particles, materials, and real-time rendering pipelines.
  • Strong proficiency with Houdini for procedural VFX, simulations, and real-time asset creation, including integration into game engines.
  • Proven experience optimizing VFX for performance on multiple platforms.
  • Ability to balance artistic quality with technical constraints.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a production environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on shipped AAA or AA titles.
  • Familiarity with console development and platform-specific constraints.
  • Experience contributing to VFX pipelines and workflow improvements.
  • Knowledge of scripting or technical art workflows.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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