Senior VFX Artist

Yelzkizi; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading game studio renowned for its role-playing games as a Senior VFX Artist. You will create visually stunning effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling, collaborating with a talented team dedicated to innovation in gaming. Your expertise will help shape memorable experiences for players around the globe.

Benefits

Collaborative open environment

Inclusive activities

Opportunity to share hobbies and passions

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showing complex real-time VFX required.
• Experience with custom shaders and node-based tools.
• At least one shipped game on PC/Console.

Responsibilities

• Create visual effects for cinematics and gameplay abilities.
• Collaborate on game feature development.
• Develop the look and feel of VFX elements.

Skills

Custom shaders

Color

Composition

Timing

Traditional arts

Tools

Maya

Blender

Houdini

Substance

Job description

larian.com

Job Description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the team and help us craft high-caliber games our fans expect.

The VFX team's mission is to craft impressive spells that feel magical, believable, and understandable: spells that tell a story and suspend disbelief. They also create memorable environment effects that make the world feel alive and fantastical, supporting the mood and emotion of places and events to enhance the overall player experience.

• Create visual effects for cinematics, gameplay abilities, creatures, environments, and more using particle effects, models, and custom shaders.
• Develop the look and feel of VFX elements.
• Collaborate with other departments on game feature development.
• Have experience creating custom shaders using node-based tools or scripting (e.g., HLSL).

• Strong portfolio showing complex real-time VFX, preferably with a focus on Magical VFX, demonstrating a solid understanding of color, composition, and timing. Portfolio should include various styles and types of VFX.
• At least one shipped game on PC/Console, ideally more.
• Advanced knowledge of DCC packages (e.g., Maya, Blender, Houdini).
• Willingness to work onsite at the studio.

• Experience with Houdini, Substance, Maya.
• Scripting experience.
• Skills in traditional arts, e.g., drawing.

• Join an international team of over 400 employees across 7 studios, maintaining a small-studio feel.
• Work in an open, collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged.
• Be part of a managerial team of highly experienced game developers.
• Share hobbies and passions with colleagues.
• Participate in inclusive activities organized by studios or employees.
• Contribute to making the best game possible, including listening to community feedback.

How to Apply

Apply via: https://jobs.lever.co/larian/bb117308-24b4-4ed4-b428-6aed13556c00