Lead VFX Artist

Lead VFX Artist 

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead VFX Artist to join Stormind Games and drive the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects across our projects. In this role, you will define the VFX vision, mentor the team, and ensure that all effects enhance gameplay, storytelling, and performance across platforms.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the artistic and technical vision for visual effects across projects.

Lead, mentor, and support the VFX team, fostering professional growth and high-quality output.

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 align with the overall art direction.

Work with Game Designers and Technical Artists to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay systems.

Oversee VFX pipelines, workflows, and best practices, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

Ensure all visual effects are optimized for performance across target platforms.

Review, iterate, and provide constructive feedback on team-created VFX.

Prototype new ideas and techniques, evaluating feasibility and visual impact.

Collaborate with QA to identify and resolve visual or performance-related issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX Artist in video game development.

Previous experience in a Lead or 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 guide artistic direction while maintaining technical feasibility.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a production environment.

Strong communication and leadership 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 defining and maintaining VFX pipelines and team standards.

Knowledge of scripting or technical art workflows.

Soft Skills

Strong creative vision with great attention to detail.

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Ability to balance artistic quality with performance constraints.

Adaptability in a fast-paced development environment.

Collaborative leadership style and strong interpersonal skills.

Submit your resume and portfolio in English to join Stormind Games.