Lead VFX Artist

Torn Banner Studios

. Own the overall quality, implementation, and visual direction of the project’s VFX, from initial concept through final integration into the game.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine and its Niagara visual effects system, with a strong focus on creating and optimizing complex visual effects for gameplay and cinematics. Capable of mentoring VFX artists while ensuring adherence to established standards and workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine ProficiencyNiagara Visual Effects SystemComplex Particle Systems CreationDestruction Workflows Using HoudiniPerformance Profiling and Optimization

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Hard Skills

Visual Effects DevelopmentScripting for VFXReal-Time Rendering TechniquesGameplay Visual EffectsCinematic Visual EffectsTechnical TroubleshootingVFX Standards EstablishmentVisual StorytellingIntegration of VFX into GamesCollaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Soft Skills

Artistic SensibilityMentoring VFX ArtistsCollaborationTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineNiagara SystemHoudiniChaos System

Industry Keywords

VFX ExperienceVideo Game IndustryAA or AAA ProductionsPerformance ScalabilityVisual Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FluxUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the overall quality, implementation, and visual direction of the project’s VFX, from initial concept through final integration into the game.
Design, create, and maintain high-quality particle systems and complex visual effects using Unreal Engine’s Niagara system.
Develop and integrate visual effects for gameplay and cinematics to enhance game readability, visual feedback, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.
Write scripts and develop technical solutions to support complex VFX systems and workflows.
Leverage Niagara Data Channels and other advanced Unreal Engine tools to create dynamic, responsive gameplay effects.
Create and integrate destruction effects, ideally using Houdini and Unreal Engine’s Chaos system.
Profile, debug, and optimize visual effects to ensure performance, scalability, and visual quality across multiple platforms.
Collaborate closely with gameplay programmers, technical artists, designers, and other art disciplines to ensure seamless VFX integration.
Establish and maintain VFX standards, workflows, and best practices throughout the project.
Mentor and support VFX artists by providing technical and artistic guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of professional VFX experience in the video game industry.
Experience on at least 2 shipped games developed as part of AA or AAA productions.
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine and its Niagara visual effects system.
Strong technical skills in creating complex particle systems, scripting, and troubleshooting advanced VFX implementations.
Experience creating visual effects for both gameplay and cinematics.
Excellent understanding of real-time rendering, performance profiling, and optimization techniques.
Experience with destruction workflows and systems, ideally using Houdini and Unreal Engine’s Chaos system.
Strong artistic sensibility and the ability to create visually impactful effects that align with the art direction and gameplay.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring others.
A demo reel showcasing your most recent work.
Reside in Ontario or Quebec, or be willing to relocate to Ontario.

Benefits

Comp & perks

6.5 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for the employee stock option plan.
Flexible schedule and workplace, with the option to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or from the office.
Group insurance plan and benefits for you and your family.
100% salary top-up for 16 weeks of parental leave for Canadian employees.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.