VFX Artist III

About the role

The VFX Artist III position is available for a cutting-edge game development team in Los Angeles, California. This role supports the creation of real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay feel, clarity, and immersion.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, real-time visual effects that enhance combat readability, player feedback, and overall moment-to-moment gameplay
• Collaborate with animators, designers, tech artists, and engineers to align effects with gameplay intent and visual style
• Rapidly concept, prototype, implement, and iterate on VFX solutions in an R&D-style development environment
• Balance artistic quality with performance, optimization, and best practices for real-time game production
• Contribute to consistent workflows by documenting approaches and supporting clarity/contrast standards for effects

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience creating real-time VFX for games
• Hands-on experience using Unity, Unreal, or equivalent real-time engine VFX tools
• Professional experience developing for console or mobile platforms
• Strong understanding of optimization and best-practice workflows for real-time effects
• Strong grasp of visual hierarchy, readability, and prioritization in complex gameplay spaces

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

Pay

$70 - $85 / hour

Schedule

Contract