VFX Artist - Mid/Senior

Polished Games is an independent game development company focusing on stylized 2D games. The team values a healthy work atmosphere, close collaboration, and shared goals. The role involves working closely with the Art Director, UI/UX Designer, and Tech Artist.

• Passion for computer games and interest in the gaming industry
• Experience in creating real-time VFX for games
• Very good practical knowledge of Unreal Engine / Niagara
• Ability to independently prepare effects from asset creation to engine implementation
• Ability to create hand-drawn VFX
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Strong sense of timing, dynamics, and game feel
• Understanding the role of VFX in gameplay clarity and player action communication
• Basic knowledge of optimizing effects and textures
• Artistic sense and ability to work within an existing style
• Independence and ability to propose own solutions

Nice to have:

• Good sense of motion design, especially related to UI, transitions, and player feedback
• Good knowledge of After Effects or similar software
• Ability to create shaders
• Experience with custom meshes used in VFX
• Ability to concept effects before implementation
• Experience with stylized/cartoon VFX
• Experience with 2D games
• Experience creating UI VFX and interface animations

• Creating and implementing real-time VFX in Unreal Engine / Niagara
• Creating 2D effects using flipbooks
• Preparing assets needed for effects
• Creating VFX supporting gameplay
• Creating effects and animations supporting the UI including interaction feedback, transitions, and elements enhancing game feel
• Matching effects to the visual style of the project
• Iterating VFX for timing, dynamics, clarity, and game feel
• Ensuring readability of effects during many on-screen events
• Collaborating with Art Director, UI/UX Designer, and Tech Artist
• Optimizing effects for real-time performance

Applicants should include in their CV the clause: “Wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie moich danych osobowych przez Polished Games sp. z o.o w celu udziału w rekrutacji.” The recruitment process complies with GDPR regulations and data will be processed accordingly. Contact will be made only with selected candidates.