6h ago

Lead VFX Artist

Montréal, Quebec, Canada
full-timeseniorvideo games

Tech Stack

Description

You will lead and mentor a team of VFX artists to create and optimize cutting-edge visual effects for BioShock 4 using Unreal Engine 5. Your expertise will drive the VFX pipeline and technical vision, ensuring high-fidelity effects that immerse players in the game's unique atmosphere.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in game development with 3+ years in a Senior or Lead capacity on AAA titles
  • 5+ years of professional VFX experience with at least 1 shipped AAA title as senior/lead
  • Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara, Material Editor, Sequencer, Blueprint integration)
  • Strong understanding of real-time pipelines, performance budgets, and optimization techniques
  • Solid grasp of timing, motion, and visual storytelling principles

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, and implement real-time visual effects using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara
  • Refine artistic style and quality bar for VFX, ensuring alignment with creative vision
  • Develop and maintain efficient VFX pipelines and optimization guidelines
  • Lead, mentor, and provide feedback to a team of VFX artists
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay
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