The Believer Company is hiring a
Senior VFX Artist

Summary

Believer Entertainment is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to create visually stunning effects for an open-world, co-op video game. The candidate should have expertise in Unreal, Niagara, Houdini, Substance Designer, and Maya, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the video game industry.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of professional experience in VFX within the video game industry
• Have a portfolio showcasing skills in creating high-quality visual effects
• Have experience creating effects that enhance both artistic style and game functionality
• Have excellent skills in visual design, particularly in stylization, lighting, and color theory
• Have knowledge of Unreal and Niagara with comfort in creating blueprints, custom material networks, shaders, sprite sheets, post-process fx, physics simulation, including cloth sim
• Understand the rendering pipeline (forward and deferred), and how lighting systems and post processes work

Responsibilities

• Use Unreal to create stunning 2D and 3D visual effects that align with the artistic vision
• Work with the Art Director and others to develop VFX that complement the game's art style, enhance the gameplay experience, and support the narrative
• Communicate VFX strategies and goals, ensuring they integrate with the visual style of the game
• Contribute to the design of game mechanics through innovative VFX solutions
• Manage and optimize the VFX pipeline, ensuring efficient workflows and consistency across all visual effects
• Review and approve VFX assets, ensuring they meet quality standards and fit within the game’s stylized aesthetic

Preferred Qualifications

Have knowledge of Houdini, Substance Designer and Maya

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $135,000-$185,000 USD
• Great compensation package and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 6% of salary
• Access to Rightway service to help you navigate health insurance
• Spring Health mental health services
• 10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and 'Take What You Need' PTO policy
• Remote-friendly team #LI-Remote
• We are committed to continuing to expand our benefits and perks to support all Believers