VFX Artist

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Komodo Co., Ltd.

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11 - 50 employees

📣 Marketing

📦 Logistics

🎮 Gaming

Marketing • Logistics • Gaming

Komodo Co. , Ltd. is a company based in Tokyo and Honolulu that engages in game and software development, digital publishing, and gaming logistics. The company is known for bringing innovative gaming technology to Asia, including products like the Steam Deck and Valve Index. Komodo is dedicated to creating new original gaming titles and has a long history of publishing games, previously under the Degica Games label. With a commitment to changing the world through games, Komodo seeks to make a difference by blending play with impactful stories and technologies.

📋 Description

• Define the visual identity of Nanos, a competitive PvP game built in Unreal Engine • Create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and communicate impact • Craft particle systems, materials, and visual feedback for responsive, readable, and satisfying abilities • Create visually striking and performant effects, emphasizing timing, motion, color, and shape language • Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to support gameplay clarity and elevate the player experience • Balance visual quality and performance in real-time effects • Contribute to the game's visual identity, core gameplay, and overall player experience

🎯 Requirements

• Strong proficiency creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine, including Niagara and Materials • Strong sense of timing, motion, color, and visual readability • Ability to create stylized effects that support gameplay clarity • Understanding of performance considerations for real-time effects • Portfolio or reel demonstrating real-time VFX work • Strong collaboration and communication skills • High proficiency in English communication • Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and creative ideas strongly preferred • Proficiency with Unreal Engine, including Niagara, Materials, and Blueprints • Experience with version control, including Git • HLSL preferred • Familiarity with deep profiling tools preferred • Familiarity with low-level optimization tools, including RenderDoc and Unreal Insights, preferred • Experience creating effects for stylized or anime-inspired games preferred • Familiarity with lighting, post-processing, and real-time rendering optimization preferred • Background in technical implementation and creative problem-solving preferred • Japanese communication ability is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based Profit Sharing • KOMODO Special Holidays (5-business day Summer holiday, 7 business Winter holiday, 1-day Birthday holiday, and 1 day Game Launch Day) • 15 days PTO • Full Medical, Vision, Dental • 401(k) • Group Life, AD&D • Free language learning classes (Japanese, English) • Company Events • A Steam Deck will be provided to employees for their employment • Free Games and Manga • Some benefits will be available after the completion of the probationary period