VFX Artist

Insomniac Games

. Create, design, and implement real-time particle effects using static and animating 2D/3D elements .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $85 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in creating and implementing real-time particle effects, utilizing DCC software like Maya and Houdini, and optimizing visual effects for performance. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working with development teams to ensure effective integration of FX in the game engine.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficient In MayaNode-Based Shader NetworksFX Texture CreationAnimation And Timing SkillsCollaboration And Team Skills

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Hard Skills

Real-Time Particle EffectsFX Texture CreationFX Shader CreationGeometry And UV SetsKeyframingRigid Body SimulationsHard Surface ModelingUV MappingComputer Graphics FundamentalsArtistic Analysis

Soft Skills

Good Observation SkillsCollaborative AttitudeAbility To Work IndependentlyProfessionalism In CommunicationReceiving Feedback

Tools & Technologies

MayaHoudiniPhotoshop

Industry Keywords

Visual FXGame EngineEnvironmental EffectsGameplay EffectsCinematic Effects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, design, and implement real-time particle effects using static and animating 2D/3D elements
Place visual FX across environmental, gameplay, and cinematic areas of the game
Create FX textures, including color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps
Create FX shaders with node-based shader networks
Create simple geometry and UV sets
Optimize FX for framerate and memory
Collaborate with development departments to ensure FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine
Contribute to the overall art style of the game
Orchestrate FX events involving layering and timing to create believable scenes
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or equivalent
Intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis
Proficient in Maya
Competent working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping
Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures
Proficient with node-based shader networks
Good team skills and collaborative attitude
Good observation skills and ability to use reference materials
Ability to work independently
Proficient animation and timing skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
Demonstrated professionalism in attendance, communication, reading comprehension, receiving feedback, and working in a production setting
Background checks at the offer stage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible remote work arrangement