Senior VFX Artist

Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is a world-class developer of award-winning and genre-defining video games, known for franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and part of 2K, Gearbox is dedicated to creating rich universes through games, transmedia storytelling, and consumer products.

What We Are Looking For

Gearbox is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to create world-class special effects across all their titles. You will collaborate closely with the VFX Director, Art Directors, and Designers, pushing the technical boundaries of Unreal Engine 5, Xbox, and PlayStation. This role is open to VFX artists of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the visual effects team to design and implement impressive real-time particle systems.
• Develop sophisticated materials within Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry.
• Create memory-efficient texture assets using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Substance Designer, Houdini, or Embergen.
• Produce basic 3D models, UV mapping, and simple animations as needed.
• Adhere to style and quality targets set by the Art Director.
• Work with the Technical Art Director and Lead Artist to establish and maintain production processes that respect technical constraints.
• Participate in discussions regarding visual effect implementation to convey gameplay concepts and achieve aesthetic objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry.
• Shipped at least 2 multiplatform titles.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and Houdini.
• Experience with 3DS Max (or Maya), Substance Designer, and Photoshop.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A curious mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Mastery of artistic concepts and common practices.
• Understanding of the technical limitations of console games.
• Good understanding of the general art pipeline in a game studio.
• Awareness of individual impact on performance and project frame rate objectives.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and team-oriented attitude.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. As an equal opportunity employer, they do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. They also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.