VFX Artist

Our client is looking for a talented VFX Artist to join them to create stunning visual effects for an unannounced project. The ideal candidate will show strong attention to detail backed up by excellent artistic and technical understanding.

They have been in a unique position in the Finnish gaming industry since its foundation in 2018. With our focus on FPS games, there is no other studio like ours in Finland. What’s more, they are one of the most promising gaming start-ups to come out of Europe recently; it has proven leadership, an all-star development team, and solid financial backing.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design and implementation of high-quality Visual Effects to support gameplay, story, and art direction

• Translate reference, concept art, storyboards, written game design briefs, and verbal directions into a prototype and implement real-time VFX in-game

• Create a wide variety of real-time special effects using sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders; e.g. rain, snow, smoke, explosion, destruction, weapon, fire, geometry, surface shader, and full-screen effects

• Create and optimize VFX to run within performance limitations

• Identify and implement best practices of VFX workflow

• Work with Art, Design, and Programming teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements

• ​R&D on new industry technology and trends to improve the project’s visual quality and efficiency

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience in the game industry

• At least one shipped PC or console game title

• Knowledge/experience of Unreal development

• Proficient in creating high-quality VFX using Maya, Houdini, or other equivalent tools

• A creative thinker who feels comfortable experimenting and presenting approaches and solutions that help push the edge of what’s possible with FX

• Production experience utilizing particle systems and other forms of dynamic simulations

• Able to balance quality and technical constraints

The ideal candidate also have,

• Experience with multiplayer games and games as a service

• Experience in a secondary area such as texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting

• Love for research, reference, and documenting your findings to share with the team

Why do we enjoy working here?

Their HQ is conveniently located in downtown Helsinki, easily accessible via public transportation and providing great access to the wide range of services the beautiful capital of Finland offers. You will have access to great benefits, adding to your competitive salary