🏢 Company: Funplus
🇵🇹 Location: Portugal
🌎 Work Model: On-Site
VFX ARTIST
We are seeking a highly skilled VFX Artist with a strong background in Unreal Engine to join our creative team. In this role, you will craft high-quality real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and provide clear feedback on player abilities, powers, and enemy interactions. You will work closely with art direction, design, and technical teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects for games.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement high-quality real-time VFX using Unreal Engine’s Niagara and Material Editor. Collaborate with designers, animators, and engineers to create effects that support gameplay mechanics, player abilities, powers, and enemy interactions. Optimize VFX assets to maintain high performance across various platforms. Develop shaders and materials to enhance VFX stylization. Work closely with lighting and environment teams to ensure VFX integration fits the artistic direction. Research and develop new techniques to push the limits of real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine. Debug and troubleshoot VFX-related issues in collaboration with the technical art team. Maintain a strong understanding of the latest industry trends and advancements in VFX technology.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a VFX Artist in the gaming industry with at least one shipped game. Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred), including Niagara, Material Editor, and Blueprints. Strong understanding of real-time rendering techniques, shaders, and particle systems. Proficiency with 3D software (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and 2D software (Photoshop, Substance Designer). Knowledge of procedural VFX workflows is a plus. Understanding of game optimization techniques for VFX. Experience working in a multiplayer game environment, with a preference for PvEvP experiences. Ability to take creative direction, iterate on feedback, and adapt to project needs. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Scripting knowledge (Python, HLSL, or Blueprints) to enhance VFX workflows. Familiarity with destruction and physics-based effects.