Realtime FX Artist

REALTIME FX ARTIST ABOUT US Since 2014, we’ve been bringing imagination to life through world-class technology and extraordinary talent. As a global studio spanning Scanning, Mocap, VFX and Animation, our employees are part of shaping what’s next. THE ROLE Goodbye Kansas Studios is looking for a Freelance Unreal Engine FX Artist to join our Realtime team and support an exciting upcoming project. You’ll collaborate closely with our in-house artists and partners to deliver world-class visuals in-engine. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Creating high-quality in-engine FX with a focus on Unreal (Niagara and similar systems). - Supporting in-engine lighting and VFX pipelines within a proprietary engine. - Optimising and managing scenes/sequences to meet performance and fidelity targets. - Collaborating with the Realtime Supervisor, developers, and other GBK departments to align workflows and troubleshoot issues. - Providing creative and technical solutions to achieve the highest quality results. WHAT YOU BRING - Solid professional experience in Realtime VFX for video games. - Strong Unreal Engine skills (Niagara, materials, shaders, lighting). - Proficiency in Houdini. - Demonstrable understanding of the principles of realtime FX and cinematic visuals. - Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, embedded environment. - Experience with Chaos (rigid body sims, destruction). EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE - Experience with in-engine physics for cloth/grooms. - Knowledge of Python, Blueprints, or shader languages (HLSL/C++). - Familiarity with version control (Perforce, Git). Goodbye Kansas Studios is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.