VFX Artist (Unity)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Game VFX Artist who will be responsible for crafting real-time visual effects across various game elements including weapons, characters, environments, vehicles, UI, and gameplay moments within Unity. This role demands close collaboration with the Art, Design, and Engineering teams to produce visually striking effects that align with the artistic vision of ScarFall 2.0, while adhering to performance and technical constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop top-quality real-time visual effects tailored for gameplay scenarios.
• Integrate and refine effects inside Unity utilizing the Particle System (preference given to Particle System over Shader Graph).
• Create optimized assets such as sprite sheets, flipbooks, textures, masks, gradients, and materials suitable for real-time use.
• Produce both stylized and realistic visual effects in line with the game's artistic direction.
• Ensure effects are optimized for mobile by carefully managing particle count, overdraw, texture usage, and shader efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with designers, animators, and developers to make sure effects convey gameplay mechanics clearly.
• Iterate based on feedback from gameplay and art leads to improve visual fidelity.
• Maintain organized project files and reusable effect assets.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Between 1 to 2 years of experience in Game VFX; however, fresh graduates with a strong portfolio are welcome to apply.
• Proficient in using Unity's Particle System; knowledge of Shader Graph is a plus but not preferred.
• Basic understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation techniques.
• Strong artistic sensibilities regarding timing, motion, color theory, composition, and clarity in visuals.
• Experience creating asset packs such as sprite sheets, flipbook animations, textures, and materials.
• Competence with image editing tools like Photoshop or equivalent software.
• Understanding of optimization techniques pertinent to mobile game development.
• Effective communication skills and team collaboration experience.
• Preferred: Experience with shipping or contributing to mobile games.
• Preferred: Knowledge of VFX optimization methods and basic scripting in HLSL.
• Bonus: Experience producing 2D animated effects for UI elements like stickers.
• Enthusiasm for first-person shooters, battle royale, or multiplayer games.

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants should provide a portfolio or demo reel that highlights their real-time Game VFX achievements, ideally with examples of Unity implementations. This portfolio should include brief explanations of selected effects detailing the workflow and methods of optimization.

What We Offer

• Chance to work on ScarFall 2.0, a live multiplayer battle royale game.
• A creative and collaborative work culture.
• Insights into professional production workflows with experienced game developers.
• Opportunities for personal growth and contributing to a game enjoyed worldwide.