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Jobs via Dice is hiring : VFX Technical Artist in Tustin

MediabistroTustin, CA, United States
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Our client, a leading game development studio, is urgently looking for a skilled Mid-Level Technical Artist. We need someone who can jump in immediately to create and implement stunning visual effects and destruction systems for a new, unannounced title.

This role is perfect for a proactive artist with a strong command of modern game development tools. You'll play a crucial part in enhancing gameplay and immersion by crafting high-quality, performant effects.

Location : Tustin, California

Job type : Permanent

Salary : $120,000 - 150,000 per year

Work hours : 8am to 5pm

Education : Bachelors

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and workflows to accelerate artist iteration and reduce integration overhead.
  • Partner with engineers and artists to profile, debug, and optimize rendering, physics, and content pipelines across platforms.
  • Establish best practices and provide technical guidance to the art teams.
  • Architect and implement real-time VFX and simulation systems using Niagara, Chaos, and procedural pipelines.

Qualifications :

  • 5+ years in game development with a focus on Technical Art, VFX, or real-time simulation systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine (Niagara, Chaos, Blueprints, Materials).
  • Strong background with Houdini for procedural asset and effect generation.
  • Proven ability to optimize performance of complex simulations and content pipelines.
  • Shipped at least one AAA title in a technical art role.

    • Nice to Have :

  • Experience with shader development (HLSL, GLSL, or Unreal materials).
  • Familiarity with profiling / debugging tools (RenderDoc, PIX, Unreal Insights).
  • Knowledge of cross-platform optimization strategies (console, PC).

    • Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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