VFX Artist

Job Description
Are you a master of Unreal Engine, Niagara scripting, and creating complex materials? We're on the lookout for a talented VFX Artist to join our incredible team at ROCKFISH Games. We push the boundaries of gaming and create unforgettable experiences, and we need someone with a passion for visual effects to help us make our games truly spectacular. If you thrive on crafting breathtaking visual effects and want to be part of our adventure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As part of the VFX team, you’ll be the creative powerhouse behind the stunning visual effects in our upcoming games. From mesmerizing explosions to subtle environmental effects, your expertise will bring our virtual worlds to life. Join us in creating effects that captivate players, enhance storytelling, and elevate our games to new heights.

Skills & Requirements
Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality visual effects that enhance the player's experience and immersion in the game

Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure the visual effects align with the overall vision of the game

Optimize visual effects for performance without sacrificing quality, ensuring smooth gameplay

Author and integrate highly optimized game assets

Utilize Unreal Engine’s Niagara system and scripting to create complex and dynamic effects

Create and refine materials using Unreal Engine to achieve the desired visual fidelity

Requirements

Professional experience with Unreal Engine

High proficiency in Niagara and Niagara scripting

High proficiency in creating complex Unreal materials

Ability to author highly optimized game assets

Good knowledge of Unreal Blueprints

Basic understanding of HLSL/GLSL shader language

Proficiency in German

Bonus Skills

Passion for gaming

Experience with Houdini

Experience with Substance Designer

Experience with Blender

Knowledge of Physically Based Rendering (PBR)

How to Apply
Send your CV and a link to your portfolio to jobs@rockfishgames.com

About the Company
ROCKFISH Games is an independent AA game studio based in Hamburg, Germany that specializes in cutting-edge space action RPGs for PC and consoles. Best known for our top-selling EVERSPACE series, we work predominantly in Unreal Engine.