VFX Artist
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Start: Q2 Earliest
Seniority Level: Mid Level
About Envar Games
Join us at Envar Games! We’re a driven and enthusiastic team on a mission to become the best studio in the world. At Envar, we believe in a relaxed, fun, and supportive environment where your skills are truly valued. Whether you prefer working in-house or remotely, we offer a space for you to grow and hone your craft alongside some of the industry's top talent.
We are a passionate team of creators on a mission to craft immersive, imaginative, and visually stunning experiences. Our current project—an Open World Survival game with a stylized look in a world of magic and wonder—invites players to explore vibrant, mystical landscapes and embark on unforgettable adventures. As we expand, we are looking for a VFX Artist to create breathtaking visual effects that bring our world to life.
Your Role
As a VFX Artist at Envar Games, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-quality, real-time visual effects that align with the artistic vision of our game. You will collaborate closely with the art, design, and code teams to ensure that the VFX not only look stunning but also perform efficiently within Unreal Engine 5.
Key Responsibilities
Create Stylized VFX: Design and implement high-quality, real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and world immersion.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work with the art, design, and engineering teams to ensure VFX align with the artistic vision and technical requirements of the project.
Optimize for Performance: Ensure all visual effects perform efficiently on both PC and console platforms.
Develop Advanced Shaders: Work alongside technical artists to create materials and shaders that push the visual quality of the game.
Troubleshoot and Improve: Identify and resolve technical and artistic challenges related to VFX.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously improve visual effects.
Required Qualifications
Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a VFX Artist in game development.
Unreal Engine Proficiency: Strong understanding of Niagara and other VFX systems within UE5.
VFX Simulation Expertise: Experience with tools such as Houdini, EmberGen, or similar.
Strong Portfolio: Demonstrated ability to create high-quality VFX, including particle effects, environmental effects, and stylized visuals.
3D Software Skills: Familiarity with Blender, Maya, or 3DS Max.
Technical Understanding: Knowledge of video game development pipelines and performance optimization techniques.
Bonus Points
Experience with Python scripting for automation and tool development.
Are You Ready?
Are you a VFX Artist with a passion for crafting breathtaking visual effects in stylized worlds? If you’re eager to work on exciting projects in a collaborative and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
If you have any questions about the position, please contact soledad@envarstudio.com.
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Stockholm
Workplace & Culture
Our Stockholm office in Medborgarplatsen has everything you need - comfortable working spaces, free snacks & drinks, and so much more.
We believe in effective work and meaningful time off, which we contribute to with game nights, workshops, and other social activities.
About Envar Studio
Envar Studios is a creative development and outsourcing studio in Sweden, committed to excellence in art, design, and game development.
VFX Artist
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