Middle Technical/VFX Artist in N-iX

N-iX Games is looking for a highly talented and experienced Technical\VFX Artist to play a key role in our new ambitious PC/console strategy game. The specialist we looking for will guide the content production pipelines and help maintain performance as well as be responsible for some of the visual features.Responsibilities:Creating high-quality water and weather effects, assisting other team members in the creation of related systemsCreating and optimizing shaders, materials, decals, and foliageCreating and improving Niagara-based visual effectsWorking with lightning optimizationIdentify pipeline, workflow & build problems, solve them, or work with teams to mitigate the impact on the final productAdvising art on how to further optimize assets and other content to fit within the technical limitationsCollaborating with Art, Engineering, and Design teams to create a high-quality game experienceHelp define new art workflows and identify industry trends/best practicesBe the point of contact between team members to drive cross-department collaborationRequirements:At least 3 years of experience as a Technical Artist or related art roleA strong portfolio of work that demonstrates the ability to create high-quality works suitable for gamesSolid knowledge of Unreal Engine is essential including knowledge of blueprints, Niagara, and performance profiling toolsWorking experience with water and weather effects in Unreal EngineIn-depth knowledge of modern lighting models, and how they affect shader/material creationGood knowledge of node-based shader editors and/or HLSL experienceVerbal English - upper-intermediate and higherGood to have:Experience with city-building, RTS, or tactical games as a developerGood understanding of 3D mathsGood knowledge of Houdini & procedural content creationProblem-solving mindsetBeing able to work independently and as part of a teamBe an avid gamerWe offer:Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexibleA competitive salary and good compensation packagePersonalized career growthProfessional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharingEducation reimbursementMemorable anniversary presentsCorporate events and team buildingsOther location-specific benefits Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Старший середній рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Дизайн, Мистецтво/Креатив і Інформаційні технології Галузі Технологія, інформація та інтернет