VFX Artist 3

We're looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join a top-tier game studio on a long-term contract opportunity. This role is perfect for someone passionate about real-time effects, creative storytelling, and working with cutting-edge tools in Unreal Engine 5.

As part of a world-class team, you'll design and implement stunning real-time effects-everything from explosions and water simulations to cinematic visuals and gameplay magic. You'll collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver high-performance, high-impact visuals that bring the game world to life.

• Create real-time VFX assets with an eye for realism, motion, and emotion
• Simulate elements like fire, smoke, electricity, water, and other natural/unnatural effects
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration with environments and gameplay
• Optimize effects to maintain performance without sacrificing quality
• Contribute to visual storytelling by enhancing both in-game and cinematic sequences
• Support tooling and workflow improvements in partnership with technical teams
• Provide feedback and mentorship to other artists when needed

• 4-5+ years in real-time VFX for AAA games
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, or similar VFX pipelines
• Proficiency in Houdini, Embergen, Maya, Substance Suite, Zbrush, and Adobe tools
• Experience shipping at least 2 game titles
• Strong artistic eye, attention to detail, and technical understanding of shaders and rendering
• A portfolio showcasing a range of effects, performance-conscious design, and real-time applications
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art-or equivalent industry experience

• Senior VFX Artist
• Senior Visual Effects Artist
• Real-time VFX
• Unreal Engine 5
• Unreal Engine / UE5
• Niagara VFX
• AAA game artist
• Game VFX artist
• Houdini VFX
• Maya VFX
• Embergen
• Substance Suite
• Shader artist
• Game FX
• VFX pipeline Unreal
• Cinematic VFX
• FX Artist gaming
• VFX Unreal Niagara
• Real-time shader effects
• Explosions, fire, water, smoke simulations
• Visual storytelling in games
• Unreal Engine FX developer
• AAA game development VFX
• Technical artist VFX
• VFX game pipelines

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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