Visual Effects Artist
8 days ago
Liverpool
Real-Time VFX Artist (Unreal Engine - Game Development) Vertpaint is looking for a Real-Time VFX Artist with Unreal Engine experience to join our growing team of artists and designers working on visually rich, atmospheric worlds. About the Role Weâre seeking someone with a strong grasp of real-time visual effects and an eye for realism/cinematic detail. Youâll work closely with our weapon, environment and gameplay teams to craft dynamic, immersive VFX that bring our worlds to life. Key Responsibilities ⢠Create real-time water effects (shoreline interactions, rainfall, splashes, etc.), ⢠Develop muzzle flash and black powder discharge effects for 19th-century firearms, ⢠Design realistic blood and gore FX for gameplay and cinematics, ⢠Build environmental effects, such as fog, embers, debris, smoke, and wind-driven elements, ⢠Optimize effects for performance in Unreal Engine 5, ⢠Collaborate with the art direction team to maintain a cohesive visual tone Requirements ⢠Proven experience creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine (Niagara essential), ⢠Strong understanding of shaders, materials, and particle systems, ⢠Ability to balance realism and stylization to match art direction, ⢠Good communication skills and comfort working in a fully remote setup Nice to Have ⢠Experience with historical or horror-themed projects, ⢠Knowledge of real-world fluid and smoke simulation principles, ⢠Familiarity with Substance Designer/Painter or Houdini for texture and mesh generation Details ⢠Position: Real-Time VFX Artist, ⢠Location: Fully Remote, ⢠Contract: Freelance or full-time options available If youâre passionate about crafting atmospheric, story-driven visual experiences and thrive in a collaborative remote environment, weâd love to hear from you.