About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role ... Review real-time VFX assets (environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle ...
About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role ... Review real-time VFX assets (environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle ...
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VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
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VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
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VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
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VFX Artist (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename ... You will create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate ...
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VFX Artist (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename ... You will create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate ...
Sr. VFX Artist
Bellevue, WA · On-site
Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...
Sr. VFX Artist
Bellevue, WA · On-site
Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills, solid technical judgment, and the potential to grow into broader lead responsibilities over time. This role is ideal for someone ...
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills, solid technical judgment, and the potential to grow into broader lead responsibilities over time. This role is ideal for someone ...
Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...
Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
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VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills, solid technical judgment, and the potential to grow into broader lead responsibilities over time. This role is ideal for someone ...
VFX Artist (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename ... You will create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate ...
VFX Artist (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename ... You will create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate ...
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real‑time effects skills, solid technical judgment ... Experience collaborating with teams across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real‑time effects skills, solid technical judgment ... Experience collaborating with teams across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills, solid technical judgment, and the potential to grow into broader lead responsibilities over time. This role is ideal for someone ...
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real-time effects skills, solid technical judgment, and the potential to grow into broader lead responsibilities over time. This role is ideal for someone ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real‑time effects skills, solid technical judgment ... Experience collaborating with teams across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
We are looking for a VFX Artist with strong real‑time effects skills, solid technical judgment ... Experience collaborating with teams across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
Lead VFX Artist
$135K - $165K/yr
The Lead VFX Artist will maintain consistency across the department providing direction and ... Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat * Work with ...
Lead VFX Artist
$135K - $165K/yr
The Lead VFX Artist will maintain consistency across the department providing direction and ... Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat * Work with ...
Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a REAL TIME VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS4 and Xbox One. The focus and majority of time will be spent creating ...
Avalanche Studios is currently looking for a REAL TIME VFX Artist to work on the development of high-profile projects for PS4 and Xbox One. The focus and majority of time will be spent creating ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
Required Qualifications: * 3+ years as a VFX artist creating stylized real-time VFX in the game industry * Professional experience implementing assets directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity ...
Lead VFX Artist
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
Lead VFX Artist Requisition ID:R026554 Lead VFX Artist Digital Legends is an Activision studio ... Experience with real-time VFX with Shuriken, Particle Graph, Cascade or Niagara. * Experience with ...
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Lead VFX Artist
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
Lead VFX Artist Requisition ID:R026554 Lead VFX Artist Digital Legends is an Activision studio ... Experience with real-time VFX with Shuriken, Particle Graph, Cascade or Niagara. * Experience with ...
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| Credentials | Portfolio, software proficiency, industry experience | Portfolio, software proficiency, industry experience |
| Work Environment | Real-time engines, live projects, interactive media | Post-production, film, TV, pre-rendered content |
| Industry Usage | Video game development, live broadcasts, virtual production | Film, television, commercials, visual effects |
The main difference is that Contract Real Time Vfx Artists focus on creating visual effects that are rendered and displayed in real-time, often for interactive media like games or live broadcasts. In contrast, Contract Vfx Artists typically work on pre-rendered visual effects for film and TV. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but serve different production environments and end-use applications.
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Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving real-time visual effects created by external vendors to ensure they meet our artistic vision, technical requirements, and project standards.
You will provide clear, constructive feedback to guide revisions, maintain stylistic consistency, and oversee successful implementation into the game engine. This position requires a strong eye for timing, motion, readability, and visual impact, as well as technical proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with distributed teams.
Responsibilities and Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Us?
At Lakshya Digital, you'll work on high-quality projects alongside a passionate, global team of artists and developers. Your expertise will directly contribute to crafting impactful, immersive visual effects that enhance player experience worldwide.
Benefits
Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Please inform us of any accommodations required to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Role Information
Studio: Lakshya
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote
We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving real-time visual effects created by external vendors to ensure they meet our artistic vision, technical requirements, and project standards.
You will provide clear, constructive feedback to guide revisions, maintain stylistic consistency, and oversee successful implementation into the game engine. This position requires a strong eye for timing, motion, readability, and visual impact, as well as technical proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with distributed teams.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Review real-time VFX assets (environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle systems, shaders, and cinematic VFX) delivered by external vendors for visual quality, timing, performance, and technical accuracy.
- Provide actionable, detailed feedback to vendors to ensure adherence to project style guides, gameplay readability needs, and technical specifications.
- Integrate approved VFX into the game engine, ensuring correct setup, performance optimization, and compatibility with gameplay or cinematic requirements.
- Collaborate closely with internal VFX leads, technical artists, designers, and production teams to maintain pipeline efficiency.
- Identify and troubleshoot visual, technical, or performance-related issues in VFX assets.
- Maintain documentation and communicate best practices for VFX production, optimization, and review workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a VFX reviewer, in-engine VFX artist, or outsourcing management role.
- At least one shipped title (console, PC, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of VFX principles: timing, motion, impact, gameplay readability, stylization, and environmental storytelling.
- Proficient with Unreal Engine or a comparable real-time engine (particle systems, Niagara, shader authoring, etc.).
- Experienced in industry-standard tools such as Houdini, Maya/Blender, Substance tools, Photoshop, and real-time VFX authoring workflows.
- Excellent communication and feedback delivery skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across multiple visual effects styles and environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience managing or reviewing outsourced VFX teams.
- Familiarity with procedural workflows, particle systems, and real-time optimization techniques.
- Experience with version control tools such as Perforce or Git.
- Understanding of performance budgets, shader complexity, and memory constraints for large-scale or FX-heavy environments.
Why Join Us?
At Lakshya Digital, you'll work on high-quality projects alongside a passionate, global team of artists and developers. Your expertise will directly contribute to crafting impactful, immersive visual effects that enhance player experience worldwide.
Benefits
Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Please inform us of any accommodations required to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Role Information
Studio: Lakshya
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote