VFX Artist (Bellevue)

Komodo Co.•Bellevue, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename for a competitive PvP game built in Unreal Engine. You will create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate impact, and bring clarity to fast-paced action. This includes crafting particle systems, materials, and visual feedback that make abilities feel responsive, readable, and satisfying. Your focus will be on creating effects that are both visually striking and performant, with a strong emphasis on timing, motion, color, and shape language. You will work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure VFX supports gameplay clarity and elevates the overall player experience. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye and a passion for real-time effects, with the ability to balance visual quality and performance. You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and take pride in creating effects that not only look great, but also enhance how the game feels to play.

Requirements

Strong proficiency creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine (Niagara, 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
A portfolio or reel demonstrating real-time VFX work
Strong collaboration and communication skills
High proficiency in English communication.
The ability to clearly explain technical concepts and creative ideas is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

HLSL
Deep profiling tools
Low-level optimization (RenderDoc, Unreal Insights)
Experience creating effects for stylized or anime-inspired games
Familiarity with lighting, post-processing, and real-time rendering optimization
Background in both technical implementation and creative problem-solving
Japanese communication ability is a plus

Responsibilities

Create high-quality, stylized real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay, communicate impact, and bring clarity to fast-paced action.
Craft particle systems, materials, and visual feedback that make abilities feel responsive, readable, and satisfying.
Create effects that are both visually striking and performant, with a strong emphasis on timing, motion, color, and shape language.
Work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure VFX supports gameplay clarity and elevates the overall player experience.

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