VFX Artist Intern

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement visually stunning real-time visual effects for environments, characters, vehicles, weapons, and gameplay elements
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Technical Artists, and Developers to ensure effects are optimized and seamlessly integrated
• Maintain visual consistency while following established art direction and technical constraints
• Use particle systems, shaders, and post-processing effects to create immersive and dynamic visuals
• Support gameplay features with impactful VFX to enhance player feedback and immersion
• Stay updated with industry trends and contribute fresh ideas to the creative process

Requirements

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, specifically the Niagara VFX System and Material Editor
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with Houdini, Maya, or 3ds Max
• Familiarity with Substance Designer and Substance Painter
• Basic understanding of real-time rendering pipelines and optimization techniques
• A portfolio showcasing relevant VFX work, such as student or personal projects
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Animation, VFX, Game Art, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with shader development
• Knowledge of Unity

About the Company

Xogar Games is an indie game studio aiming to redefine traditional gaming paradigms through decentralized and player-centric principles. By leveraging blockchain technology, we enhance player experience, ownership, and interaction, utilizing NFT modules to represent unique in-game assets and characters.