VFX Artist at GameSim

Compensation

CA$65,000 – CA$70,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Description

GameSim is seeking a VFX Artist to join their team in Orlando, FL. This role involves creating high-quality real-time visual effects for various aspects of game development, including gameplay, environments, and cinematics. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, adaptability, and a passion for crafting visually compelling effects while contributing to efficient production workflows.

Required Skills

Real-time effects
Technical judgment
Unreal Engine 5
Unity
Photoshop
Substance Designer
Blender
Houdini
Maya
EmberGen
Particle animation
Natural energy/materials
Material and texture creation
VFX optimization
Communication skills
Ownership, follow-through, organization, and problem-solving

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of professional game industry experience as a real-time VFX Artist or similar role.
At least one shipped game title.
Proven end-to-end real-time VFX workflow experience, from concept and asset creation through in-engine implementation and polish.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with common production tools such as Perforce, Jira, Miro, and Confluence.
Houdini experience.
EmberGen experience.
Unity experience.
Scripting or coding skills, such as C#, Python, Blueprint, or similar.
Experience mentoring, reviewing, or guiding other artists.
Experience collaborating with teams across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
Experience establishing VFX standards, templates, naming conventions, libraries, scalability rules, or pipeline documentation.
Experience supporting client reviews, milestone deliveries, or cross-studio feedback loops.
Experience leading a small pod, strike team, feature group, or informal group of artists.

About GameSim

GameSim

game development

Founded in 2008, GameSim has been delivering excellence to our partners for over 15 years in game development. With 50 team members across our two locations in Orlando, FL and Austin, TX we have a wide range of talented developers who are passionate about their craft. We offer a variety of services from engineering and design to worldbuilding and VFX. No matter the project big or small, we consistently deliver high quality results.