Real-time Vfx Artist

Description
**About Us**

We are a creative technology studio at the forefront of virtual production for live events. From massive concerts and broadcast shows to immersive brand activations, we design visuals that captivate audiences in real time. Our team combines artistry and engineering to deliver unforgettable live experiences.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a talented Real-Time VFX Artist to craft compelling, performant visual effects inside Unreal Engine. You’ll design particle systems, shaders, and dynamic effects that elevate shows across LED volumes, stages, and broadcast screens. This role bridges creativity with technical skill, ensuring effects run smoothly in high-pressure live environments.

You will work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid setting based on business needs, on a full-time basis.

**Responsibilities**

- Create and optimize real-time VFX (particles, simulations, shaders, lighting) in Unreal Engine.

- Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to integrate VFX seamlessly into live productions.

- Work closely with show directors to match artistic intent under real-time performance constraints.

- Ensure effects are scalable, reliable, and optimized for large-scale events.

- Develop reusable VFX templates and toolkits for production teams.

**Qualifications**

- Strong portfolio showcasing real-time VFX in Unreal Engine (Niagara, materials, shaders).

- Understanding of particle systems, dynamics, lighting, and rendering pipelines.

- Knowledge of shader development (HLSL, UE materials).

- Ability to balance visual quality with performance optimization.

- Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative production environments.

**Nice to Have**

- Experience with live event workflows, broadcast graphics, or LED volumes.

- Familiarity with Python, Blueprint scripting, or pipeline automation.

- Background in film, games, or virtual production.

**Senior-Level Expectations**

- Lead creative and technical direction of VFX for large-scale productions.

- Mentor junior artists, establishing best practices.

- Drive innovation in real-time VFX techniques for live shows.

**Why Join Us**

- Work on world-class live events that reach millions of people.

- Collaborate with a creative, innovative team blending art and tech.

- See your effects come alive on massive LED walls and real-time stages.

- Shape the future of VFX in virtual production for live entertainment.