About this role
We are seeking an experienced VFX Artist who will play a key role in shaping the visual impact of our games by designing, implementing, and optimizing high-quality effects in Unreal Engine that enhance gameplay, clarity, and player experience.
Responsibilities
Create high-quality real-time VFX assets that align with the established art direction, technical constraints, and performance requirements.Design, implement, and optimize VFX primarily using Unreal Engine (Niagara), ensuring smooth integration into game builds.Take ownership of VFX tasks from early prototypes through final, polished delivery.Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Artists, Game Designers, and Game Programmer throughout the production process.Implement and integrate VFX into the game engine, including setup, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.Research, prototype, and present new techniques, tools, and visual approaches to improve VFX quality and workflows.Ensure VFX assets are correctly versioned, documented, and delivered on time; communicate progress clearly via task-tracking tools (e.g. Jira).Playtest game builds regularly to validate visual clarity, readability, timing, and overall player experience.Work proactively with upstream and downstream team members in the content pipeline to ensure smooth production flow. Proven experience creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine, with deep knowledge of Niagara.Solid understanding of real-time VFX pipelines, engine limitations, and performance considerations for PC and console games.Proficiency with particle systems, shaders, ribbons, lighting, physics-based effects, and post-processing.Art fundamentals, including color theory, composition, motion, timing, and visual storytelling.Ability to conceptualize and execute a wide range of effects: stylized, realistic, and fantastical (skills, weapons, tools, environments, atmospheric effects, UI, vehicles, creatures, motion graphics).Experience with industry-standard DCC tools such as Photoshop; experience with 3D tools (e.g. 3ds Max, Blender, Maya) is a plus.Experience capturing and working with in-game footage directly from engine builds.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical and visual issues independently.Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly in a collaborative production environment.Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.Excellent communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset.A passion for video games and real-time visual effects. Why Join Gameloft Universe?
You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded by millions of players every dayYou want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video gamesYou want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphereYou want to join a global company and meet great people around the worldYou are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of Sofia and excellent transport connectionsYou want to work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits packageOur Benefits:
Additional Health Insurance with excellent coverage, including dental care & dioptric glasses reimbursementFlexible working time on hybrid mode with short Friday optionFood vouchers – 102 EUR per monthSeveral options for active lifestyle – both Multisport and Coolfit cards available20 days paid annual leave + 1 birthday day offReferral & Baby BonusModern & Cozy office in Sofia Tower 2 (Mall of Sofia) with a lot of gaming temptations – table tennis, air hockey, PS5, great board games collection, etc.Hot beverages at your disposal on daily basis + fresh fruits & snacks on weekly Access to office library, trainings and career development planActive studio life – different events, parties, charity initiatives and moreOccasional Gifts – celebrate special momentsExclusive discount program from retailers, restaurants, tech suppliers and moreIf you are interested in our job offer, please send a CV and portfolio. Applications will be processed in confidentiality.