Staff VFX Artist

Responsibilities

• Use Unreal to create stunning 2D and 3D visual effects that align with the artistic vision
• Work with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and design leads on how VFX supports game feel, mechanics, and character identity
• Build and improve VFX workflows and tools in line with the pipeline
• Solve complex VFX and rendering problems and create reusable systems and documentation
• Review and approve VFX assets to ensure quality and stylized aesthetic

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in the video game industry
• Portfolio showing high-quality stylized effects and experience owning direction
• Deep experience with Unreal and Niagara (blueprints, custom material networks, shaders, sprite sheets, post-process fx, physics simulation)
• Understanding of rendering pipelines (forward and deferred), lighting systems, and performance optimization
• Knowledge of Houdini, Substance Designer, and Maya

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $152,000-$198,000 USD
• Equity package
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) via Guideline
• 10 observed holidays, 10 days for Winter Break, and "Take What You Need" PTO policy

About the Company

Believer is a global games company with developers all over the world, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to creating player-centric games and worlds.