Visual Effects Artist
8 days ago
Leeds
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 We’re seeking someone with a strong grasp of real-time visual effects and an eye for realism/cinematic detail. You’ll 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 you’re passionate about crafting atmospheric, story-driven visual experiences and thrive in a collaborative remote environment, we’d love to hear from you.