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Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

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 ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA

$130K - $170K/yr

As Lead VFX Artist, you will guide and elevate our visual effects, owning both technical and ... Proficiency at creating real-time VFX for Unreal Engine. * Experience with VFX optimization and ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

As Lead VFX Artist, you will guide and elevate our visual effects, owning both technical and ... Proficiency at creating real-time VFX for Unreal Engine. * Experience with VFX optimization and ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

As Lead VFX Artist, you will guide and elevate our visual effects, owning both technical and ... Proficiency at creating real-time VFX for Unreal Engine. * Experience with VFX optimization and ...

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Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · On-site

Work with the visual effects team to create impressive real-time particle systems. * Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry. * Create memory-efficient ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

Work with the visual effects team to create impressive real-time particle systems. * Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry. * Create memory-efficient ...

Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Real-time FX portfolio required, shipped titles carry more weight than student work * Deep ... artist from a visual one * Strong understanding of GPU performance - draw calls, particle costs ...

Anatomage, Inc.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset ...

Anatomage, Inc.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset ...

Anatomage, Inc.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Santa Clara, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset ...

Trove Brands

Video Editor/VFX Artist

Lehi, UT

About the Role We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team ... Paid Time Off * Maternity/Paternity leave * Full indoor basketball/volleyball court * Fully ...

Trove Brands

Video Editor/VFX Artist

Lehi, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily ... Paid Time Off * Maternity/Paternity leave * Full indoor basketball/volleyball court * Fully ...

15 FINGERS LLC

VFX Artist / Video Editor

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$65K/yr

THE ROLE Agency 15 is looking for a VFX Generalist to own video editing, 2D/3D animation, and ... Experience with interactive or display technology integration (touchscreens, projection, real-time ...

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To thrive as a Real Time Vfx Artist, a strong grasp of real-time visual effects creation, animation principles, and a solid portfolio demonstrating technical and artistic ability are essential, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Expertise in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, as well as proficiency with tools such as Niagara, Houdini, Maya, or Photoshop, is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams are important soft skills. These competencies enable Vfx artists to deliver visually compelling effects that run smoothly in real-time environments and fit cohesively within complex interactive projects.

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A Real Time Vfx Artist typically spends their day designing, creating, and implementing visual effects—such as explosions, magic, weather, and environmental effects—directly into game engines for use in video games or interactive projects. This involves working closely with game designers, animators, and programmers to ensure the effects both look impressive and perform efficiently in real time. You may also be required to optimize Vfx assets for performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and iterate on feedback from the wider team. The role often involves a mix of creative design and technical problem-solving to ensure the final product meets both visual and performance standards.

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Lead VFX Artist

Turtle Rock Studios

Irvine, CA • On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next hit title.
We are looking for a Lead VFX Artist to be a part of our VFX team. The Lead VFX Artist will maintain consistency across the department providing direction and feedback, ensuring all team members understand their role in the department and know what is expected of them. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the player experience, embrace and provide constructive feedback while guiding the creative process; driving VFX process for game effects. This position will report to the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the VFX team: maintain consistency across the department providing direction and feedback, ensuring all team members understand their role in the department and know what is expected of them
  • Lead team meetings and relay important studio information when required
  • Work closely with department manager to provide mentorship and coaching for VFX team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting
  • Guide the creative process; drive the concept process for game effects
  • Bring in-progress and prototype effects to completion
  • Work with the Art Directors and art teams to ensure artistic unity across the game
  • Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat
  • Work with designers, engineers, and other artists in creating strong moment-to-moment gameplay
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that assets fall within set parameters in regards to performance, best practices, and art style
  • Playtest with both the studio and the VFX team to review and iterate VFX
Requirements
  • 7+ years game experience in creating effects in game development with one or more shipped titles on multiple platforms
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating real-time effects
  • Self-driven, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to problem-solve and prioritize issues while working with a team
  • Experience with creating compelling, real-time effects using Photoshop, Maya, and/or in-game effects systems
  • Knowledgeable of 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, etc.
  • Experience in UE5
  • Keen production sensibilities, ability to collaborate on timelines and communicate with Production and team members on task duration and prioritization
  • Ability to maintain high quality and consistent progress
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills
  • Strong ability to interpret and adapt to general and flexible direction. Can thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Proficient in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
Preferences
  • Shipped one or more major titles on current generation/PC platforms as a Senior VFX artist
  • Experience with AAA First Person action titles
  • Previous leadership experience preferred, or senior/principal role in games environments
  • Experience working with shaders and materials
  • Familiarity with asset tracking and issue tracking tools such as Perforce and JIRA
  • Passion for games
Benefits
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
  • Retirement Savings Plan Matching
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $135,000 - $165,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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