3D Artist IV / Sr. Visual FX Artist

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
• 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!