Job Summary

Job Description

Vertigo Games in Amsterdam seeks a Senior VFX Artist to contribute to their next VR game. Responsibilities include creating high-quality VFX using diverse techniques, researching and implementing innovative VFX, monitoring performance impact, and collaborating with the art team. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of experience in real-time VFX, a strong artistic sense, proficiency in Unreal Engine's Niagara system, and knowledge of VFX software (e.g., Embergen, Houdini, Blender). The role involves creating all necessary VFX art, understanding materials and blueprints within Unreal Engine, and providing/receiving constructive feedback. Bonus points for HLSL shader language knowledge, experience with Niagara's scratch pad, and mobile/VR experience.

Must have:

4+ years real-time VFX experience
Proficient in Unreal Engine's Niagara
Strong artistic skills & animation sense
Collaboration & communication skills
Create all required VFX art

Good to have:

HLSL shader language understanding
Niagara scratch pad experience
Mobile/VR experience
Knowledge of Embergen, Houdini, Blender

Perks:

Hybrid work model
26 vacation days + option to buy 5 more
Free public transport
Free pension plan
Free lunch
Group activities
Latest VR hardware to borrow

6 skills required

6 skills required for this role

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blender

hlsl

houdini

unreal

budget-management

real-time-vfx

Job Details

Your mission

We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of top-end VR titles like Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine, After the Fall and The 7th Guest. Our Amsterdam studio has started development of our next VR game, following Metro Awakening, and we are looking to recruit a Senior VFX Artist who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create high quality VFX in a range of techniques and styles.
Research and implement new, innovative VFX techniques.
Monitoring VFX impact on performance and adjusting accordingly.
Collaborate with the Lead Artist, Art Director and other disciplines, communication and collaboration on VFX is driven by you.

Your profile

Experience as a VFX Artist typically gained over 4+ years and showcasing real-time VFX work through a reel/portfolio.
Good artistic insight and feeling for timing and animation.
Being able to create all the required art for your VFX.
Working ability with Unreal Engine's Niagara System.
Good knowledge of Unreal Engine e.g. materials, blueprint, etc.
Knowledge of special effects software (e.g. Embergen, Houdini, Blender).
Self-motivated team-player that is able to receive and provide objective feedback.

Bonus points for

Understanding of HLSL shader language.
Working ability with Niagara’s scratch pad.
Mobile / VR experience.

We offer

A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
Free pension plan.
A healthy lunch in our canteen.
Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.

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