3D Artist IV / Sr. Visual FX Artist#26-27858

$60.00-$66.59 per hour

Seattle, WA

Remote Job Description

Company Description Join a leading global technology client developing immersive, next-generation virtual reality experiences. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a

AAA VR FPS

title and help shape high-quality real-time visual effects for cutting-edge VR hardware. You'll work closely with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering teams in a highly collaborative environment focused on gameplay readability, visual fidelity, and performance optimization.

Important Details Employment Type:

Contract - W2

Location:

Seattle, WA 98101

Duration:

6+ Months (possible extension)

Work Model:

On-site Preferred / Remote Allowed

Pay Range:

$60-$66/hr. on W2 without benefits

Roles & Responsibilities

Design and author particle systems, shaders, and post-process effects tuned for VR performance constraints

Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to develop VFX that support gameplay readability and push visual fidelity on VR hardware

Build and maintain VFX asset pipelines, including LOD strategies and GPU-efficient techniques specific to mobile VR rendering

Contribute to the visual quality bar for the game's VFX across weapons, environments, and player feedback systems

Author particle effects in Unity in close collaboration with Art and Engineering leads

Profile and optimize effects to maintain frame rate targets while delivering cinematic look and feel of combat

Qualifications

5+ years of real-time VFX experience in AAA game development

Shipped at least one multiplayer FPS or action title

Expert proficiency with Unity particle systems (VFX Graph or Shuriken) and shader authoring

Strong understanding of GPU performance budgets and mobile/VR optimization

Experience with node-based shader editors and custom shader development

Ability to work embedded with engineering teams on rapid iteration cycles

VR development experience preferred

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.

Ready to bring high-quality visual effects to a next-generation VR gaming experience? Apply today!

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