Full-Time

FX Artist

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

No salary listed

Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
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Requirements
  • Must have a strong reel/portfolio showing executed Real-Time FX work
  • Experience with Unreal is preferred
  • Ability to create all art needed for the FX
  • Desire to work with a team, share knowledge, and grow together
  • Shipped multiple titles within the game industry
  • Strong desire to learn new techniques, and grow tools and pipeline
Responsibilities
  • Execute outstanding effects for our games by bringing dramatic effects to life
  • Create all art needed for the visual effects, including FX concept, prototype, and final FX
  • Execute across a range of visual effects styles from realistic to stylized
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on a live-service game is a plus

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for backend support and online multiplayer capabilities to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, to empower other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting the broader development community.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' market reach and player engagement.
  • User-generated content platforms increase player retention and engagement in Epic's games.
  • AI-driven analytics enable personalized gaming experiences, boosting player satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Zero-commission policy may lead to financial strain if sales volume doesn't increase.
  • Webshops launch could provoke legal challenges from major app store operators.
  • Frequent Fortnite collaborations may dilute the brand if not managed carefully.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a zero percent fee for first $1 million per game.
  • Unreal Engine is a leading game development tool used by many developers.
  • Epic Games Store provides developers with webshops to bypass app store fees.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

Growth & Insights and Company News

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