Senior VFX Artist

About Us:
Aether Pixels is committed to creating beautiful, immersive games powered by Unreal Engine. We’re looking for artists who can combine technical understanding with visual storytelling to bring stylized effects to life.

Job Description:
As a Senior VFX Artist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing stylized visual effects for abilities, environments, UI, and feedback systems using Unreal Engine’s Niagara and material systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create VFX for gameplay abilities, magic systems, environment interactions, and UI events.
• Use Unreal Engine’s Niagara and Material Editor to prototype, iterate, and finalize real-time effects.
• Work with animation and programming teams to ensure timing and feedback are aligned.
• Optimize VFX performance across platforms without sacrificing visual fidelity.
• Maintain consistency in visual style and contribute to the project’s overall art direction.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience creating real-time VFX for games.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine, particularly Niagara, Cascade (legacy), and Materials.
• A portfolio demonstrating stylized VFX work.
• Understanding of color, motion, timing, and readability in gameplay VFX.
• Ability to work independently and take feedback constructively.

Preferred:

• Experience with shader creation or VFX scripting.
• Familiarity with game performance optimization techniques.
• Experience working on multiplayer or co-op games.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to the signature style of a stylized roguelike IP (Aether Veil).
• Be part of a passionate, Unreal Engine-powered team.
• Flexible work setup and long-term growth opportunities.
• Your VFX will directly enhance moment-to-moment gameplay.