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Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Studio Wildcard - Seattle, WA Open role: Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Studio Wildcard - Seattle, WA Open role: Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in ...

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Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · On-site

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Good understanding of the general art pipeline in a game studio. * Understanding of individual ...

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Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Good understanding of the general art pipeline in a game studio. * Understanding of individual ...

Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist

Irvine, CA

$135K - $165K/yr

Lead team meetings and relay important studio information when required * Work closely with ... Previous leadership experience preferred, or senior/principal role in games environments

Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Lead team meetings and relay important studio information when required * Work closely with ... Previous leadership experience preferred, or senior/principal role in games environments

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

The Senior CG Lighting Artist will focus mainly on facial performance replacement with a handoff to ... that span traditional VFX and digital puppetry. At Swaybox Studios, we believe that great ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior vfx studio in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Vfx StudioVfx Artist
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience, portfolio, and sometimes leadership skillsRequires a relevant degree or diploma in VFX, with a strong portfolio
Work EnvironmentLeads a team, manages projects, and collaborates with multiple departmentsFocuses on creating visual effects, often working under senior staff
Industry UsageFound in large studios, overseeing multiple projects or teamsCommonly employed in studios, assisting with VFX tasks

The Senior Vfx Studio role involves overseeing VFX projects and leading teams, while a Vfx Artist primarily focuses on creating visual effects. The senior position requires more experience, leadership, and project management skills, whereas the artist role emphasizes technical proficiency and creativity. Both roles are essential in the VFX industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Sr. VFX Artist

Studio Wildcard

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Studio Wildcard - Seattle, WA
Open role:
Senior VFX Artist
We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features, while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies. And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior VFX Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.
Responsibilities:
  • Independently create and implement high quality, performant, and visually compelling VFX Assets/Tools/Systems for games- including real time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed
  • Work closely with designers, engineers and related artists to design, implement, and troubleshoot VFX
  • Be a self starter who meets deadlines and actively collaborates with team on VFX goals, prioritization, and scheduling
  • Seek out, troubleshoot, and fix performance issues
  • Maintain a meticulous, organized approach to creating, documenting, and sharing VFX for the team
  • Have a great attitude and be a positive force at the studio- flexible and adaptive to the needs of the team

Requirements:
  • Portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in creating and implementing real-time VFX using Niagara in Unreal Engine
  • Proficiency in creating VFX Assets using advanced techniques like fluids/pyro/etc in a software package like Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc
  • Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance issues
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for implementing VFX and creation of VFX Systems and Tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, related field or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience working in game development or related field
  • At least 2 or 3 shipped AAA game as a VFX or Technical Artist

Pluses:
  • HLSL or equivalent shader writing language
  • Houdini Knowledge
  • Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.)

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Demo reel with breakdown/explanation of what you did

About Studio Wildcard
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (3 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options

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