VFX Artist (Unreal Engine)

<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>VFX Artist</strong> who&#xa0;will play a key role in shaping the visual impact of our games by designing, implementing, and optimizing high-quality effects in Unreal Engine that enhance gameplay, clarity, and player experience.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create high-quality real-time VFX assets that align with the established art direction, technical constraints, and performance requirements.</li><li>Design, implement, and optimize VFX primarily using <strong>Unreal Engine (Niagara)</strong>, ensuring smooth integration into game builds.</li><li>Take ownership of VFX tasks from early prototypes through final, polished delivery.</li><li>Collaborate closely with <strong>Art Directors, Artists, Game Designers, and Game Programmer</strong> throughout the production process.</li><li>Implement and integrate VFX into the game engine, including setup, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.</li><li>Research, prototype, and present new techniques, tools, and visual approaches to improve VFX quality and workflows.</li><li>Ensure VFX assets are correctly versioned, documented, and delivered on time; communicate progress clearly via task-tracking tools (e.g. Jira).</li><li>Playtest game builds regularly to validate visual clarity, readability, timing, and overall player experience.</li><li>Work proactively with upstream and downstream team members in the content pipeline to ensure smooth production flow.</li></ul> <ul><li><strong>Proven experience creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine, with deep knowledge of Niagara.</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of real-time VFX pipelines, engine limitations, and performance considerations for PC and console games.</li><li>Proficiency with particle systems, shaders, ribbons, lighting, physics-based effects, and post-processing.</li><li>Art fundamentals, including color theory, composition, motion, timing, and visual storytelling.</li><li>Ability to conceptualize and execute a wide range of effects: stylized, realistic, and fantastical (skills, weapons, tools, environments, atmospheric effects, UI, vehicles, creatures, motion graphics).</li><li>Experience with industry-standard DCC tools such as Photoshop; experience with 3D tools (e.g. 3ds Max, Blender, Maya) is a plus.</li><li>Experience capturing and working with in-game footage directly from engine builds.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical and visual issues independently.</li><li>Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly in a collaborative production environment.</li><li>Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset.</li><li>A passion for video games and real-time visual effects.</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Join Gameloft Universe?</strong></p><ul><li>You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded by millions of players every day</li><li>You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games</li><li>You want to contribute to a vibrant and&#xa0;dynamic atmosphere</li><li>You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world</li><li>You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of Sofia and excellent transport connections</li><li>You&#xa0; want to work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package</li></ul><p><strong>Our Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Additional Health Insurance with excellent coverage, including dental care &amp; dioptric glasses reimbursement</li><li>Flexible working time on hybrid mode with short Friday option</li><li>Food vouchers – 102 EUR per month</li><li>Several options for active lifestyle – both Multisport and Coolfit cards available</li><li>20 days paid annual leave + 1 birthday day off</li><li>Referral &amp; Baby Bonus</li><li>Mo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)