Lead VFX Artist

Values Value, a recruiting company with expertise in gamedev, is looking for an experienced, talented, and creative Lead VFX Artist for one of our clients, a cool video game studio that is developing hybrid FPS and Souls-like game in the mystery western genre.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Hardcore Shooter
• At what stage of the project(s)? start of production
• Genres: Shooter, Souls-like
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Creation of in-game effects from a sketch to final implementation.

• Creating VFX in a realistic style.

• Working with Lead Artists and Visual Director to create complex game and cinematic effects.

• Optimization of VFX assets according to technical requirements.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience with UE4 / UE5, at least 1 finished project 

• Strong understanding of Unreal material editor and Niagara 

• Ability to work with or without references and concepts to achieve best result 

• Some Houdini experience or a willingness to learn 

• Working with Lead Artists and Visual Director to create complex game and cinematic effects 

• Optimization of VFX assets according to technical requirements 

• Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations in Houdini or Embergen 

• Portfolio of realistic, high-quality real-time VFX work  

• Experience with Jira, Confluence 

• Time management, prioritization, and organizational skills 

• Ability to receive feedback

Will be a plus:

• Knowledge of Houdini and understanding of its integration into UE5 for use in real-time effects will be a big plus 

• Ability to work with direction, accentuation, and flow of the game (useful experience in motion-design) 

• Ability to independently understand technical aspects following the example of already implemented tasks 

• Deep understanding of the technical part of game effects (atlases, batching, effects mechanics) 

• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine

What is important for us in a person?

• Team Player;

• Initiative;

• Problem-solver;

• Motivated;

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work format: remote (from home).

• Trial period: 3 months.

• Type of employment: 40-hour work week.

• Flexible schedule with mandatory attendance hours from 12:00 to 16:00 (Cyprus).

• Medical insurance.

• Relocation package.

• 24 working days paid vacation.

• Corporate holidays (January 1, May 1, December 25, December 31).

• 3 paid day-offs per quarter (replacing public holidays as our employees work from different countries).

• Sick days upon request to the team lead.

• Corporate events and meetings with a fantastic team.