VFX Artist

Role Overview:

Cathedral Studios seeks a skilled VFX Artist with strong communication skills and high levels of initiative to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining stunning real-time visual effects for a continuously growing Unreal Engine game. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for problem-solving, creating immersive visual experiences, and a love of collaboration. As a VFX Artist at Cathedral Studios, you will play a critical role in the company—crafting breath-taking visual effects alongside your peers and influencing the creative direction of your department..

At Cathedral Studios, we follow a flat team structure, so self-directed organization, growth, and output are the norm.

We are looking for a VFX Artist with a strong understanding of Unreal Engine's Niagara system, material editor, and VFX pipelines. A background in 3D software and experience with performance optimization for PC games is a plus, as well as a love for game design itself. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver captivating effects that bring the game's world to life.

Ideal level of experience: Intermediate or higher

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the programming and art teams to ensure seamless integration of VFX into gameplay.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize tasks to meet the studio's build release schedules.
• Design and implement real-time visual effects using Unreal Engine's Niagara and Material Editor.
• Contribute to the visual design of the game with critical thinking and open-minded ideation.
• Collaborate with other team members on VFX pipelines, balancing workload and creative ideas.
• Prototype, iterate, and polish visual effects that enhance gameplay and narrative experiences.
• Optimize VFX assets for a variety of PC hardware configurations to ensure smooth performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues related to visual effects.
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to keep the project at the cutting edge..

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Unreal Engine Proficiency with strong expertise in Niagara, Material Editor, and VFX pipelines.
• VFX Experience, portfolio showcasing polished real-time effects or work on shipped titles.
• Technical and Artistic Balance of understanding shaders, particle systems, timing, motion, and visual storytelling.
• Optimization Expertise with ability to create stunning effects that perform well across PC hardware.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving, excellent troubleshooting skills to handle VFX challenges during development

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints to integrate VFX with gameplay systems.
• Advanced Shader Work with ability to develop custom shaders for unique visual effects.
• Performance Insights, familiarity with profiling tools and optimization workflows in Unreal Engine.
• Creative Mindset, passion for innovative effects that enhance storytelling and gameplay.
• Mentorship and Teamwork, willingness to teach and learn from peers while fostering collaboration.
• Capable of managing tight deadlines and evolving project priorities effectively.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and energy drive creative excellence and a strong sense of community.

• Career Evolution: Fast-track your professional and personal growth through targeted development opportunities that expand your horizons.

• Visionary Connections: Collaborate with like-minded talents, forge meaningful connections, and create remarkable projects.

• Pioneering Projects: Play a pivotal role in ground-breaking gaming projects that redefine industry standards and captivate audiences worldwide.

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Leverage flexible and remote work options to craft a work-life balance that fuels productivity and personal happiness.

• Employee Shares Program: Gain the opportunity to share in our success, tying your achievements directly to tangible rewards.

• Team Well-being Activities: Opt into weekly workouts and bi-weekly game nights to bolster both physical health and team cohesion in a fun, engaging way.

• Creative Game Jams: Test your creativity and teamwork in our game jams, turning innovative ideas into gaming experiences.

• Upskilling: We invest heavily in growing our team’s capabilities, allowing them the opportunity to progress in their own learning journey.

Current Title You Will Be Working On:

Welcome to The Bornless, a survival horror-fps. Face off against other players, summon demons, and build factions in a Lovecraftian world. Use Black Magick, acquire powerful weapons, upgrade your Safehouse, and strategize to survive. The Bornless currently has over 200,000 wishlists on Steam and is expected to launch this 2024.

At Cathedral Studios, we are passionate about crafting breathtaking games that ignite imagination and stir the soul. Our essence lies in harnessing the spirit of exploration, both in the narratives we weave and the technologies we explore. Our dedicated team is on a continuous quest to push the frontiers of gaming, embracing innovation at every turn to elevate the player experience. We pride ourselves on infusing our games with unparalleled depth and complexity, crafting unique adventures that stand out in the gaming landscape. Yet, our unwavering commitment to storytelling is at the heart of Cathedral Studios. Our ambition is to create games that are not just entertaining but also rich in narrative—games that resonate on a deeper emotional level, challenging players to think, feel, and immerse themselves in stories that transcend the ordinary. Our commitment is to inspire our players to embark on journeys of discovery, to experience emotions, and to see the world through a lens of wonder and intrigue.

At the core of Cathedral Studios is a pioneering spirit aimed at blending the latest in gaming technology with our narrative-driven approach to create immersive and captivating gaming experiences. We are explorers of technology, constantly seeking out and integrating innovations that enhance the authenticity and depth of our games. This commitment to innovation allows us to bring our characters and worlds to life with stunning realism and strengthens the overall storytelling and immersion of our games. With an eye on the horizon, Cathedral Studios sets the stage for a future where our games redefine expectations and invite players into worlds where every detail contributes to a rich, narrative-driven adventure.

CATHEDRAL STUDIOS LIMITED

Company number 13943166

Registered office address

Suite 19 North Colchester Business Centre,

340 The Crescent,

Colchester, Essex, England, CO4 9AD