VFX Artist (f/m/d) Regular / Senior

Build and maintainVFX directly in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara.

Create and implement particle effects andVFX for combat, abilities, environments, and UI feedback.

Build and maintainVFX directly in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara.

Implement destruction, fluid, and other physics-based simulations where needed.

Develop proceduralVFX solutions to speed up iteration and improve consistency.

Create and tune post-process effects (bloom, distortion, screen-space effects, etc.) where relevant to a project's look.

IntegrateVFX with gameplay logic using Blueprints (with Programming support for C++ where needed) to trigger, time, and expose parameters for effects at runtime.

Collaborate closely with Designers and Animators to time effects to gameplay, animations, and camera work.

Translate briefs and art direction into effects that fit the visual style and tone of each project.

Contribute to style guides and reference boards for effects across a project.

Take and act on feedback throughout iterative review cycles.

Help define and improveVFX workflows and pipelines.

Work on multiple game titles across different platforms simultaneously.

Implement destruction, fluid, and other physics-based simulations where needed.

Develop proceduralVFX solutions to speed up iteration and improve consistency.

Create and tune post-process effects (bloom, distortion, screen-space effects, etc.) where relevant to a project's look.

Create supporting textures and materials/shaders forVFX use.

IntegrateVFX with gameplay logic using Blueprints (with Programming support for C++ where needed) to trigger, time, and expose parameters for effects at runtime.

Collaborate closely with Designers and Animators to time effects to gameplay, animations, and camera work.

Translate briefs and art direction into effects that fit the visual style and tone of each project.

Contribute to style guides and reference boards for effects across a project.

Take and act on feedback throughout iterative review cycles.

Help define and improveVFX workflows and pipelines.

Work on multiple game titles across different platforms simultaneously.

Experience with procedural/simulation tools such as Houdini or Embergen.

Background in traditional art fundamentals (color, motion, timing).

Interest in bridging the gap between Art and Technical Art.

Motivation to learn German.

A strong portfolio demonstrating particle andVFX work for real-time games.

Solid understanding of particle systems, timing, color, and motion as tools for visual storytelling.

Experience creating and implementingVFX directly in Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara).

Good knowledge of shaders and materials as they relate toVFX, including building effects using Unreal's Material Editor / Shader Graph.

Very good understanding of performance considerations and optimization for real-timeVFX (e.g. draw calls, overdraw, texture andLOD budgets), including familiarity with in-engine profiling tools.

Experience with proceduralVFX and simulation workflows, including destruction and fluid effects.

Proficiency with industry-standard 2D/3D tools such as Photoshop, Affinity Photo, or Blender for supporting textures and assets.

An eye for detail and consistency across a range of visual styles, from stylized to realistic.

Experience integratingVFX with gameplay via Blueprints, triggering, timing, and exposing parameters for designers to tune.

Understanding of vector math and core art fundamentals (lighting, composition, color theory) as they apply to real-timeVFX.

Experience creating supporting 3D models forVFX-related assets (e.g. debris, projectiles, impact geometry).

Self-motivated, self-directed, reliable, and take initiative.

A collaborative team player who enjoys solving problems together.

Able to gather, analyze, and act on feedback from the team, with openness to critique.

Eager to learn and research new tools, styles, and techniques.

Confident with English communication, both verbally and in writing.

Happy to work with our team in Munich (Germany).