VFX Artist

Responsibilities

• Implement real-time visual effects such as impact feedback, slashes, dashes, explosions, or magic using Unity's VFX Graph, Particle System, and Shader Graph
• Collaborate with designers to amplify game feel and ensure player actions are satisfying and responsive
• Optimize visual effects for performance while maintaining high artistic quality
• Develop tools, scripts, and shaders to streamline asset integration and improve artist workflows
• Work with environment and character artists to enhance storytelling and visuals through lighting, VFX, and dynamic components
• Troubleshoot rendering, lighting, and material issues

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist or VFX Artist in Unity-based game production
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering, materials, and shader creation
• Strong grasp of timing, motion, and visual rhythm
• Experience with performance optimization techniques including profiling, LOD, and draw call reduction
• Proficiency with C# scripting to implement and control visual systems
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to artistic audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of game performance optimization and art asset best practices
• Ability to plan and maintain rendering budgets
• Ability to design and concept VFX art
• Expertise with Unity’s render pipelines and customization
• Knowledge of UI animations and UI VFX
• Knowledge of 3D animation pipelines, including rigging and animating

About the Company

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement through technology and play. Their award-winning Nex Playground active play system combines motion gaming with interactive experiences to encourage healthy, active play for all ages.