Senior VFX Artist

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming heartfelt bold and impactful worlds join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOIs history.

As a VFX Artist you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our Project Fantasy. Leveraging your extensive experience in game visual effects you will create stunning engaging visual elements that enhance the overall gaming experience.

What you will do:

• Create all art needed for the visual effects including FX concept proto and final FX as well as models textures materials camera effects animations and particles.
• Collaborate with other discipline teams to ensure the creation of a cohesive game experience.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to establish and drive the visual style and atmosphere for Project Fantasy FX.
• Work closely with the production team to adhere to schedules and deliver high-quality FX in a timely manner.
• Mentor and coach artists you work with.

Who you are:
Experience in VFX (games or film) is a must with shipped AAA game titles considered a significant advantage.

• Must have a strong reel/portfolio showing executed Real-Time FX work.
• Expert in scriptable GPU particle systems (Niagara VFX Graph or similar).
• Possess a critical eye for the timing animation and motion of real-world objects and visual FX with the ability to bring dramatic FX to life with flair.
• Demonstrate good instincts for both realistic and stylized FX.
• Exhibit the ability to create all art needed for the FX.

Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen Malmö Barcelona Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster strengthen relationships and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.

We know that to achieve those goals we need courage talented people and a great working environment and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios were working on several projects. Crucially though were all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation as a friendly workplace with highly talented people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.