FX Artist (World of Warships, PC)

An FX Artist on the WOWS PC project is a position that combines both technical and artistic responsibilities. As a VFX Artist, you will be responsible for creating dynamic and visually appealing visual effects for World of Warships. Our artists develop unique effects for new content, as well as provide support and improvements for existing content. You will work closely with the Visual team, game designers, and Tech teams to ensure that the VFX integrates seamlessly into the gameplay and enhances the overall player experience. Your role will involve conceptualizing, creating, and implementing a variety of effects, including environmental, fire and explosions, and weapon effects, both realistic and stylized.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design and configure visual effects in the World of Warship's proprietary editor

• Create textures and optimize VFX

• Resolve all related technical and creative issues, both within the team and with related teams

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in working with particle systems

• Experience in working with game engines

• Understanding of basic physics principles, knowledge of the general principles of dynamics, pyrotechnics, and creation of FX, such as fire, magic, smoke, gunfire, water, steam, explosions, dust, etc.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Substance Designer

• Experience with Houdini FX, Embergen or similar software for simulating fire/fluids

What is important for us in a person?

• Experience with 3D modeling instruments such as Blender, Maya

• Shader development

• Artistic taste

• Experience in creating weather and lighting for games

• Interest in computer games

What are the conditions and bonuses?

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Additional Vacation days on top of the statutory minimum dependent on years of service with Wargaming Group

• Up to 8 “Trust days” per calendar year that require no medical certificate 

• Career development and education opportunities within the company

• English clubs and platform for learning languages

• Premium Private Health Care 

• Mental well-being program (iFeel)

• Commuting allowance

• Gym trainings / Wellness program  

• Personal Gaming Account 

• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office

• Company events 

• Seniority Awards  

• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward