Integrate approved VFX into the game engine, ensuring correct setup, performance optimization, and ... Remote
Integrate approved VFX into the game engine, ensuring correct setup, performance optimization, and ... Remote
Art Lead (Remote)
Loveland, CO · Remote
$123K - $130K/yr
... game's visual style and pipeline. You'll mentor both senior and junior artists and help onboard new ... How We Work Second Unit is a remote-first U.S. studio. Our primary employment model is W-2 hourly.
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Art Lead (Remote)
Loveland, CO · Remote
$123K - $130K/yr
... game's visual style and pipeline. You'll mentor both senior and junior artists and help onboard new ... How We Work Second Unit is a remote-first U.S. studio. Our primary employment model is W-2 hourly.
Lead 3D Environment Artist - Virtual Reality
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Environment Artist * Work experience with Unreal Engine 4 * Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game ...
Lead 3D Environment Artist - Virtual Reality
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Environment Artist * Work experience with Unreal Engine 4 * Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
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Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ... Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is ...
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Remote or On Site
Redmond, WA · On-site +1
$115K - $160K/yr
Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 ...
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Remote or On Site
Redmond, WA · On-site +1
$115K - $160K/yr
Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 ...
Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 ...
Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 ...
Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)
OR · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
The Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality ... Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction ...
Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)
OR · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
The Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality ... Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction ...
Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
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Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Roblox Environmental Artist
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$30 - $45/hr
... gameplay and storytelling. This is a Freelance role and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote. This position is generally operating during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
New Orleans, LA · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)
OR · On-site +1
... game feel, and readability? We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior ... with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to ...
Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)
OR · On-site +1
... game feel, and readability? We are seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior ... with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to ...
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
VFX Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Austin, TX · On-site +1
GameSim is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console ... This role offers flexible work options, including remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements.
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$37K - $51.5K
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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