Animation Full-Time On-Site

Senior VFX Artist

Senior VFX Artist- Hearthstone at Blizzard Entertainment

Job Overview

As a Senior VFX Artist, you will create and implement real-time visual effects ranging from magical spells and elemental effects to legendary summons and cinematic pack-opening moments. You will collaborate across departments to maintain visual consistency and support gameplay communication while working within Unity and modern VFX pipelines.

Responsibilities

Create handcrafted real-time visual effects for in-game assets.
Implement, troubleshoot, and optimize VFX inside Unity.
Collaborate with lead artists to ensure timely delivery of assets.
Participate in art critiques, team reviews, and creative discussions.
Develop visually compelling effects that support gameplay clarity and storytelling.
Maintain artistic consistency with Hearthstone’s established visual style.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in the gaming industry.
AAA game development experience preferred.
Strong understanding of color, lighting, timing, texture, and shape in VFX creation.
Experience with Photoshop, Maya, and real-time FX systems.
Knowledge of gameplay communication and animation principles such as anticipation and follow-through.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Passion for creating stylized and light-hearted visual effects.

Preferred Skills

Experience creating real-time VFX for desktop and mobile platforms.
Familiarity with the Unity game engine.
Technical knowledge in shader authoring, scripting, or FSM tools like PlayMaker.
Previous game production experience.