Jobs · Art & Creative · California

VFX Artist III

IDR, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago
HybridArt & Creative$70–$85/hrFull-time

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

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