Visual Effects Artist

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.