Moonray is an international indie studio with 30+ employees headquartered in the USA and has a strong core team in Ukraine (www.moonray.studio). We value creativity and are passionate about providing the best action combat gameplay experience coupled with stunning visuals.
6 вересня 2023 GameDev

VFX Artist (вакансія неактивна)

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Who we are:

  • Moonray is a next-generation 3rd person action game built in Unreal Engine 5 and Ethereum
  • Made for true gamers, our passion is PvP combat and large, expansive MMO worlds

What you will be doing:

  • Create stunning real-time visual effects using Unreal Engine’s Niagara system.
  • Collaborate with the art, design, and engineering teams to create visually impressive gameplay experiences.
  • Prepare VFX feedbacks on Niagara for core gameplay mechanics in close cooperation with concept art and art leads
  • Work with unreal meterials to achieve good looking supportive effects on the characters and weapons’ mechanics
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing efforts of optimization, performance tuning and general troubleshooting of effects related issues.
  • Participate in reviews and critiques, giving and receiving constructive feedback to continuously raise the quality bar.

What we are looking for:

  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 4, particularly the Niagara visual effects system.
  • Solid understanding of real-time VFX methodologies and an eye for cinematic and real-world physics.
  • Familiarity with the technical art aspects of Unreal Engine such as shaders, physics simulation, lighting, and rendering.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the implications of VFX on network replication, and proven ability to create effects that perform well in networked environments.
  • Comfortable using Houdini or similar VFX creation tools for high-quality, efficient in-game effects.
  • Strong traditional art skills, with a good sense of color, lighting, and motion.
  • 3+ years of experience in GameDev
  • 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine

What will be a plus:

  • Familiarity with scripting or programming principles to work with Blueprints
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Blender, Maya, or 3DS Max.

We Offer:

  • Fully remote job, with flexible work hours
  • Ability to work remotely and independently
  • Join the development of a modern massively multiplayer action RPG
  • Possibility to influence the development of the project
  • Experienced and friendly no-rush team environment

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your resume, portfolio link demonstrating your VFX skills with Niagara effects and other aspects