Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary,North Carolina,United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 hours ago

PythonUnreal EngineAR/VREpicMentoring

About the role

At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Responsibilities

You'll own FX systems, solve hard technical problems, and set the visual and technical standard for how effects work across the game.
You're someone who gets energized by constraints, thinks in systems, and loves the moment when a gnarly technical problem becomes a beautiful effect in the build.
Drive VFX systems and quality, design reusable, scalable solutions that support rapid iteration and long-term production across gameplay, cosmetics, and arena systems
Collaborate with Tech Art and Engineering to define performance budgets and hit them without sacrificing visual quality
Prototype and validate new VFX workflows

Requirements

Real-time FX portfolio required, shipped titles carry more weight than student work
Deep proficiency with Niagara and Unreal Engine's material system
Scripting experience - Python, Blueprint, or equivalent
Strong understanding of GPU performance - draw calls, particle costs, memory - and a track record of optimizing without killing the look
Experience shipping multiple titles in the game industry

Nice to have

Experience on a live-service game is a strong plus
Houdini experience is a plus for candidates who work from simulation reference

Company info

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company.
For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear?
Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).

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