Senior VFX Artist

Senior VFX Artist

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior VFX Artist to join Stormind Games and contribute to the creation of high-quality real-time visual effects across our projects. In this role, you will play a key part in crafting impactful, immersive VFX that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and player experience, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

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.

Soft Skills

Strong creative vision with great attention to detail.

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

Adaptability in a fast-paced development environment.

Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

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