VFX Artist

About Fun Waffle

At Fun Waffle Game Studios, we're dedicated to crafting groundbreaking gaming experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling and immersion. Our flagship project, "Trail of the Undead," is a narrative Western Survival game that promises to redefine the genre with its gripping storyline and innovative gameplay mechanics.

The Position

Are you a talented VFX Artist passionate about creating visually stunning and immersive effects in Unreal Engine? We're seeking a skilled VFX Artist to join our team and help bring our game worlds to life with dynamic and captivating visual effects. As a VFX Artist at Fun Waffle Game Studios, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the visual fidelity and overall player experience of our games.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the art director, game designers, and programmers to create and implement high-quality visual effects that enhance the gameplay and storytelling experience.
Design and develop various visual effects, including environmental effects, character abilities, weapon effects, particle systems, and dynamic simulations in Unreal Engine.
Use Unreal Engine’s Niagara and Cascade systems to create complex and optimized VFX assets that perform well across different platforms.
Integrate and optimize VFX assets within the game engine, ensuring they meet performance requirements while maintaining visual quality.
Work closely with the animation and sound teams to create cohesive and impactful visual effects that complement the overall game design.
Stay informed about the latest trends and techniques in VFX, applying them to our projects to create cutting-edge and innovative visual effects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Proven experience as a VFX artist in the game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create high-quality visual effects in Unreal Engine.
Proficiency in Unreal Engine’s Niagara and Cascade systems, with a deep understanding of particle systems, shaders, materials, and dynamic simulations.
Strong artistic and technical skills, with a keen eye for detail, color, composition, and motion.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize VFX assets for performance and memory usage.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience with other VFX and animation software, such as Houdini, Maya, or After Effects, enhancing your versatility as a VFX artist.
Familiarity with Blueprints scripting in Unreal Engine, enabling you to create more interactive and dynamic visual effects.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player expectations and preferences when it comes to visual effects in games.

Equity-Based Project Opportunity

This role is part of an equity-based project. You’ll earn a percentage of the profits when the game ships within a 12-month rolling calendar.

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