What experience level is required for this Senior VFX Artist role?

This Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment requires SE level experience.

Is the Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment remote?

Yes, this Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment offers remote work opportunities.

Where is the Senior VFX Artist position located?

The Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment is located in: Remote.

How do I apply for the Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment?

To apply for this Senior VFX Artist position, visit the application link on the job posting or apply directly through Unknown Worlds Entertainment's career portal.

What type of employment is the Senior VFX Artist position?

This Senior VFX Artist position at Unknown Worlds Entertainment is a full-time role.

Which department is the Senior VFX Artist position in at Unknown Worlds Entertainment?

This Senior VFX Artist position is in the Art department at Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Unknown Worlds is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to help create the immersive underwater world of Subnautica 2. Our VFX team creates real-time visual effects that bridge gameplay and art, while elevating the emotional and artistic tone across the game.

In this role, you will work on VFX features spanning from environments, creatures, tools, vehicles, cutscenes, and UI. Partnering closely across disciplines to ensure visuals are expressive, performant, and clearly communicate gameplay to the player.

Our ideal candidate will be self motivated, with a passion for game creation, real time visual effects, art and animation.
This is a full time remote position on a globally distributed team.

Applications must include a portfolio link.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, implement, and iterate on a range of real-time visual effects that meet the aesthetic, gameplay, and technical goals of the project
Take ownership of VFX for key features or gameplay systems, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and emotional impact
Collaborate with Design, Engineering and Art disciplines to reinforce player experience
Profile and optimize effects within performance budgets across target platforms making improvements where needed
Contribute to improving workflows, pipelines, and documentation for the VFX team
Provide constructive feedback, and share knowledge with other VFX artists to maintain a high craft bar
Iterate effectively based on playtests, cross-discipline and player feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years experience as a VFX artist in the games industry, with at least one shipped title
Experience developing in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara and Blueprints
Strong diverse portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX ranging from environments, characters, screen FX, gameplay driven effects and more
Proficiency in shader/material authoring and real-time particle systems
Solid understanding of real-time rendering principles, technical art and performance optimization
Skilled in relevant 2D and 3D content creation tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer, After Effects and Houdini
Ability to adapt to and help evolve a project’s visual style
Strong understanding of art fundamentals, animation timings, color theory, along with a high level of aesthetic judgment
Self-starting, organized, collaborative, highly motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment
Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills

PREFERENCES:

Experience working on live development or Early Access titles
Experience building reusable or systemic VFX frameworks
Experience creating water-based or underwater effects
Passion for or experience in survival-crafting and open-world games

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com, @unknownworlds.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.

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- 5+ years experience as a VFX artist in the games industry, with at least one shipped title - Experience developing in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara and Blueprints - Strong diverse portfolio demonstrating real-time VFX ranging from environments, characters, screen FX, gameplay driven effects and more - Proficiency in shader/material authoring and real-time particle systems - Solid understanding of real-time rendering principles, technical art and performance optimization - Skilled in relevant 2D and 3D content creation tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer, After Effects and Houdini - Ability to adapt to and help evolve a project’s visual style - Strong understanding of art fundamentals, animation timings, color theory, along with a high level of aesthetic judgment - Self-starting, organized, collaborative, highly motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment - Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills - Experience working on live development or Early Access titles (Preferred) - Experience building reusable or systemic VFX frameworks (Preferred) - Experience creating water-based or underwater effects (Preferred) - Passion for or experience in survival-crafting and open-world games (Preferred)

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