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Senior VFX Artist - Remote

Posted 3 days ago
Design
Full Time
CA, USA
$94,400.00 - $223,100.00/year

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior VFX Artist to join our team in crafting high-fidelity, realistic visual effects for a next-generation AAA title.

In Short

  • Design, prototype, and implement high-quality, realistic visual effects.
  • Build and optimize real-time effects in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara.
  • Create advanced simulations and procedural FX assets in Houdini.
  • Collaborate with art directors, cinematic directors, and game designers.
  • Balance aesthetic fidelity with performance across platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and profile VFX performance issues.
  • Document workflows and contribute to building scalable FX systems.
  • Mentor junior VFX artists and support team growth.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in VFX production for games.
  • Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of real-world phenomena.
  • Ability to take ownership of complex visual systems.
  • Self-motivated and collaborative with strong communication skills.
  • Bonus: Experience in Cinematic VFX.
  • Knowledge of real-time lighting and shaders.
  • Experience in scripting (Python, HLSL, or Niagara modules).

Benefits

  • Eligible for sign-on payment and relocation package.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
  • 15 to 25 days of vacation per year.
  • Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the year.
  • Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

T.A

Tencent America

Tencent America is home to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Focused on creating ambitious open-world games, Lightspeed LA emphasizes sophisticated player-driven gameplay and mature storytelling. The studio fosters a collaborative and transparent culture, encouraging team members to share their work and learn from failures in a supportive environment. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Lightspeed LA is dedicated to developing genre-defining titles that resonate with gamers worldwide. As part of the global Lightspeed Studios, which has created over 50 games for more than 4 billion registered users, the team is passionate about advancing the art and science of game development through engaging narratives and cutting-edge technology.

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