Senior VFX Artist

International game studio Eschatology Entertainment invites a VFX artist to collaborate on creating a first-person shooter for PC/Consoles, without F2P mechanics. Our team is made up of strong professionals who have developed and released world-famous games. We can provide an opportunity to develop and grow in various directions. We have over 50 specialists, not counting outsource and outstaff. 

What are you working on?

• At what stage of the project(s)? Production
• Genres: Shooter, Souls-like
• Platforms: PC, Console

Team size and structure?

51-100

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Creation of in-game effects from a sketch to final implementation  

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 4+ years of experience with UE4 / UE5, at least 1 finished project 

• Strong understanding of Unreal material editor and Niagara 

• Ability to work with or without references and concepts to achieve the best result 

• Some Houdini experience or a willingness to learn 

• Working with Lead Artist and Visual Director to create complex game and cinematic effects 

• Optimization of VFX assets, according to technical requirements 

• Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations in Houdini or Embergen 

• Portfolio of realistic, high-quality real-time VFX work  

• Experience with Jira, Confluence 

Will be a plus: 

• Knowledge of Houdini and understanding of its integration into UE5 for use in real-time effects will be a big plus 

• Ability to work with direction, accentuation, and flow of the game (useful experience in motion-design) 

• Ability to independently understand technical aspects following the example of already implemented tasks 

• Deep understanding of the technical part of game effects (atlases, batching, effects mechanics) 

• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 

• Knowledge of Houdini and understanding of its integration into UE5 for use in real-time effects  

What is important for us in a person?

• Ability to receive feedback 

• Time management, prioritization, and organizational skills 

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Work format: remote (from home) 

• Trial period: 3 months 

• Type of employment: 40-hour work week 

• Flexible schedule with mandatory attendance hours from 12:00 to 16:00 (Cyprus) 

• Medical insurance 

• 24 working days paid vacation 

• Corporate holidays:
  January, 1 
  May, 1 
  Dec. 25 
  Dec. 31 

• 3 paid day-offs per quarter (replacing public holidays as our employees work from different countries) 

• Sick days upon request to the team lead 

• Corporate events and meetings with our amazing team