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Virtual Producer

Unreal VFX Artist

Pleasant Grove, UT · On-site

Experience * 2+ years of production experience using game engines to create real-time VFX with a ... Experience in using Unreal's Niagara to create fx with a supporting reel. * A general understanding ...

Believer Company

$152K - $198K/yr

We're building a world-class team of game-makers: folks bursting with creativity, who balance ... process fx, physics simulation including VAT) and can define best practices around them You ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Arrow International, Inc.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Believer Company

Staff VFX Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$152K - $198K/yr

We're building a world-class team of game-makers: folks bursting with creativity, who balance ... process fx, physics simulation including VAT) and can define best practices around them You ...

Lightspeed Studios

Technical Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$62K - $131K/yr

... Artist to join our in-house team at Lightspeed LA and contribute to the creation of world-class ... FX, rigging, and animation. * Demonstrable experience with modern game content creation workflows.

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Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We believe that great games can only be built with great people and that great people thrive and do ... Create stunning real-time visual effects using Niagara FX. * Terrain & Procedural Workflows: Author ...

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

... FX) and more within it * Online communication, team-collaboration skills, and English fluency * A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games Preferred Requirements: * OpenGL ...

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We believe that great games can only be built with great people and that great people thrive and do ... Create stunning real-time visual effects using Niagara FX. * Terrain & Procedural Workflows: Author ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

... games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · Remote

Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...

studiowildcard.com

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA

Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our ... Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for game fx artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game FX artist?

Game FX Artists are professionals who create visual effects (VFX) for video games, such as explosions, magic spells, smoke, fire, and weather effects. They use specialized software and game engines to design, animate, and integrate these effects, enhancing the game's visual appeal and immersion. Game FX Artists collaborate closely with other artists, animators, and developers to ensure the effects support the game's style and technical requirements. Their work plays a crucial role in making gameplay more engaging and visually dynamic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game FX artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game FX Artist, you need a solid understanding of visual effects principles, animation, and digital art, often supported by a degree in art, animation, or a related field. Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Adobe After Effects is typically required. Creativity, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the creation of visually compelling effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling, contributing to a more immersive player experience.

What are some common challenges a game FX artist faces when collaborating with other departments during development?

Game FX Artists often work closely with animators, designers, and programmers to ensure visual effects integrate seamlessly into gameplay. A common challenge is balancing creative vision with technical limitations, such as performance constraints on different platforms. Effective communication is essential to align visual effects with gameplay mechanics, narrative goals, and art direction. Additionally, FX Artists must frequently iterate on their work based on feedback, requiring flexibility and a collaborative mindset.

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Unreal VFX Artist

Pleasant Grove, UT • On-site

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Job description

Future House Studios is looking for an experienced, creative, team-oriented Unreal VFX Artist to join our team.

You will work with us to develop high-profile, high-intensity VR experiences.

Requirements

Contract position – can be remote work.

Responsibilities
  • Create the highest quality real-time visual and particle effects, both in appearance and performance, while adhering to the project’s artistic vision.
  • Collaborate closely with the design, animation and art teams to create exciting, eye-catching and realistic effects that take the game experience to the next level.
  • Offer creative solutions to design challenges.
  • Responsible for a variety of aspects of real-time vfx production, from design, creation & simulation all the way to optimization and quality assurance.
  • Work in Engine and own both the technical and creative processes of your vfx.
Experience
  • 2+ years of production experience using game engines to create real-time VFX with a supporting body of work.
  • 2+ years of experience in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience in using Unreal’s Niagara to create fx with a supporting reel.
  • A general understanding of animation/modeling/texturing and instancing pipelines.
  • Excellent sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture and color.
  • Ability to technically deconstruct visual effects from other game and film references.
  • Deadline conscious. Able to manage and organize work to meet all deadlines. Able to adapt when changes are required.
  • Comprehensive understanding of technical considerations for VFX, including rendering efficiency considerations.
  • A willingness to challenge yourself and to find solutions to those challenges.
  • Solid understanding of shader and texture creation and application.
Plus Skills
  • Ability to skip the engines and go straight to the GPU when necessary.
  • Experience in Houdini, including digital assets for Houdini Engine in Unity/Unreal/Maya.
  • Experience in Maya.
  • The ability to read and write shader source code using HLSL or GLSL.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Work with an incredible team of artists and developers.
  • Be involved with awesome, world-class IPs.
  • Option to work remotely.
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