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3D Artist IV / Sr. Visual FX Artist

Seattle, WA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Contract W2

6 Months

On-site

$60 - $66.59/hr

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Join a leading global technology client developing immersive, next-generation virtual reality experiences. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a AAA VR FPS title and help shape high-quality real-time visual effects for cutting-edge VR hardware.

You’ll work closely with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering teams in a highly collaborative environment focused on gameplay readability, visual fidelity, and performance optimization.

Important Details

Employment Type: Contract – W2
Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Duration: 6+ Months (possible extension)
Work Model: On-site
Pay Range: $60–$66/hr. on W2 without benefits

Roles & Responsibilities

Design and author particle systems, shaders, and post-process effects tuned for VR performance constraints
Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to develop VFX that support gameplay readability and push visual fidelity on VR hardware
Build and maintain VFX asset pipelines, including LOD strategies and GPU-efficient techniques specific to mobile VR rendering
Contribute to the visual quality bar for the game's VFX across weapons, environments, and player feedback systems
Author particle effects in Unity in close collaboration with Art and Engineering leads
Profile and optimize effects to maintain frame rate targets while delivering cinematic look and feel of combat

Qualifications

5+ years of real-time VFX experience in AAA game development
Shipped at least one multiplayer FPS or action title
Expert proficiency with Unity particle systems (VFX Graph or Shuriken) and shader authoring
Strong understanding of GPU performance budgets and mobile/VR optimization
Experience with node-based shader editors and custom shader development
Ability to work embedded with engineering teams on rapid iteration cycles
VR development experience preferred

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.

Ready to bring high-quality visual effects to a next-generation VR gaming experience? Apply today!

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Dice Id: 10427670
Position Id: 26-27858
Posted 4 hours ago

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