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About the Role
At BULKHEAD, we're looking for a talented Senior VFX Artist to create stunning real-time visual effects that bring our worlds, weapons, gameplay systems, and cinematic moments to life.
Working within Unreal Engine 5, you'll own the creation, implementation, and optimisation of high-quality VFX while collaborating closely with Art, Design, Engineering, and Audio teams. You'll be responsible for delivering effects that not only look incredible but also perform efficiently in a multiplayer environment.
What You'll Do
- Create and implement high-quality real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.
- Develop effects for gameplay, environments, cinematics, and first-person experiences.
- Optimise effects to meet performance and memory budgets across target platforms.
- Work closely with Designers and Engineers to integrate VFX into gameplay systems and features.
- Collaborate with Audio to ensure effects work seamlessly alongside sound design, maximising impact and player feedback.
- Build and maintain scalable, reusable VFX systems and workflows.
- Utilise Blueprints to drive and trigger VFX, with a solid understanding of how effects integrate into gameplay events and systems.
- Mentor and support other VFX artists, helping to raise the quality bar across the team.
- Research new techniques and help drive innovation within the studio's VFX pipeline.
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- 4+ years of professional games industry experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional real-time VFX work.
- Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, Materials, and Shaders.
- Experience creating VFX for multiplayer and first-person games.
- Good understanding of Blueprint workflows and VFX implementation within gameplay systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Audio, Design, Art, and Engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of optimisation, performance profiling, and technical constraints.
- Experience with Photoshop, Maya, 3DS Max, or similar content creation tools.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor others.
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