VFX Artist (Frostpunk 1886)

As a VFX Artist, you will:

• Collaborate with the art team to upgrade existing visuals and create new in-game visual effects
• Design and implement compelling on-screen effects and particle systems
• Take ownership of shader creation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance
• Provide dedicated support in advancing the visual fidelity of the game through technical and artistic solutions

Requirements:

• Availability to work in our Warsaw office in a hybrid mode (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely) - non-negotiable
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in the gaming industry, or at least 1 shipped title
• Portfolio showcasing real-time effects
• Experience in designing, implementing and optimizing high-quality visual effects in Unreal Engine 5
• Experience in creating, optimizing and integrating shaders
• Experience in redesigning Niagara Systems to design use cases
• Collaborative and problem-solving mindset
• Fluent English (B2)

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Houdini and Embergen
• Experience in working on steampunk games
• Familiarity with Blueprints for VFX integration and interactive effects
• Proficiency in Photoshop and 3d software of choice (e.g., Blender, Maya)
• Strong interest in video games

What we offer?

• Health and Wellness
  psychological support/care
  private medical package
  free weekly yoga in the office
  Multisport

• Development
  team training budget
  in-office library
  English/Polish classes

• Our office
  near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations
  dog-friendly
  in-house gym
  no dress code
  car and bike parking
  chill zone
  video, board and arcade games

• Working conditions
  flexible working hours
  hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)
  20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave
  international working environment

• Fair compensation
  attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme
  transparent salary brackets

• Events and more
  attendance in game dev events
  relocation budget for candidates from abroad
  referral program
  annual company events
  merch/swag
  preferential loans