Lead FX Artist
Core
Create and optimize real-time visual effects (fire, smoke, explosions, fluids) for films, TV, and games using Unreal Engine.
Role type
Senior IC Unreal FX Artist
Builds
Real-time FX assets and particle libraries for entertainment productions
Domain
Entertainment / Real-time Graphics
Required skills
Unreal Engine, Niagara particle systems, 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, shaders, lighting, animation principles, real-time fluid simulations, performance profiling, Python, C#, JavaScript, C++
Preferred skills
Houdini
Technologies
Unreal Engine, Niagara, Python, C#, JavaScript, C++, Houdini
Responsibilities
Create and optimize stunning in-engine FX; Develop high-quality effects like fire, smoke, and explosions; Create libraries of Niagara particle effects; Consider lighting and integration techniques for scene design; Assist in R&D for tool enhancements and prototyping; Provide estimates for FX tasks and identify risks; Contribute to FX tool and process design (via careerplan.io/jobs/B5-00E-2D-86B-lead-fx-artist)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC