VFX Artist, Unreal Engine

Job Description

You will use Unreal’s Niagara VFX system to create a variety of different effects for each of the creatures in battle, including ability, status, and projectile VFX. In this role, you should be an analytical and creative designer who is able to understand how to visually stunning effects efficiently and in a timely manner.

Ultimately, you will make our game stand out from the crowd with attractive effects that draw in a large and diverse player base.

About Illuvium

Illuvium Labs is an independent game development studio based in Sydney, Australia. We develop blockchain based games for the Illuvium DAO. We have developed a strong culture of independence with our team, preferring candidates who can articulate their own vision and goals. We operate almost entirely remotely so each team member designs their own hours and work schedule. In the end all that matters is the delivered product. We hire based on people’s abilities to adapt and change quickly, valuing underlying core abilities above specific skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Create next level visual effects using Unreal’s Niagara particle system with a strong sci-fi element.
• Debug and profile all VFX systems for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with a large team of artists and game designers across numerous disciplines to create a coherent final product.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 Years Experience creating particle systems for video games
• Extensive experience with the Niagara Particle Engine
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine Blueprint Graph system
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 custom materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating AAA games
• 5 Years experience in the games industry
• A strong math background or experience with lateral and outside the box thinking

Location

This job is 100% remote