Technical Artist: VFX & Procedural Generation Specialist

We are seeking a Technical Art PCG Specialist (VFX/Materials Focus) to join our new studio based in Poland. In this role, you will design and develop flexible procedural systems using Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini, with a focus on real-time, gameplay-ready VFX and materials. You’ll help shape scalable workflows and pipelines that support multiple open-world multiplayer titles across the Snail Games portfolio.

While the emphasis is on runtime systems, you may also contribute to editor-side tools that enhance production efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of high-impact technical art solutions and play a key role in a collaborative, fast-paced co-development environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype procedural VFX and materials using Niagara, Houdini, and related tools.
• Develop runtime FX systems that respond to gameplay in dynamic ways.
• Create modular workflows and reusable toolsets for various visual styles and needs.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to ensure smooth integration with gameplay and environments.
• Support both runtime systems and editor tools to improve production efficiency. Optimize for performance and scalability in real-time multiplayer settings.
• Document workflows and stay up to date with evolving tools and techniques.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in game development (PC/console).
• Strong skills in Unreal Engine (especially Niagara, materials, Blueprints).
• Solid grasp of procedural workflows (preferably Houdini).
• Familiarity with scripting or visual logic (Blueprints, Python, VEX, etc.).
• Experience optimizing VFX for real-time performance.

Bonus Skills

• Experience mentoring or leading technical initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience building editor tools, custom workflows, or UI panels.
• Knowledge of stylized and realistic art styles.
• Familiarity with tools like Substance, EmberGen, SpeedTree, etc.
• Background in multiplayer or open-world games.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Chance to work on great well-established and new IPs in the international environment.
• Working in the hybrid / remote model.
• Benefits and possibility of relocation support for foreigners aiming to work onsite; including private health insurance, and general assistance with settling.

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If you are interested, send us your portfolio, CV and other information (in English).