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VFX Artist (Contract)

Insomniac Games · United States, Remote

Posted 29 days ago

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This role has been open
29 days
Insomniac Games's roles stay open a median of 51 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Insomniac Games's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Insomniac Games
high
6 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
Hiring momentum
11 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Insomniac Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Insomniac Games.

About this role

As a VFX Artist at Insomniac Games, you will create and implement visual effects for gameplay, environments, and cinematics in games. Your responsibilities include designing real-time particle effects, creating FX textures, optimizing effects for performance, and collaborating with other departments to ensure proper integration into the game engine. This is a 12-month contract position that allows for remote work.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience creating and implementing real-time particle effects using 2D/3D elements
  • Intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya or Houdini
  • Ability to create FX shaders with node-based shader networks
  • Intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals
  • Proficient in Maya, keyframing, rigid body simulations, and UV mapping
  • Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of other visual effects software
  • Solid traditional arts background

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered

Worth weighing

  • This is a temporary 12-month contract position
  • The pay range varies based on geographic location, with specific rates mentioned for Seattle
  • Background checks are conducted at the offer stage

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Listed by Insomniac Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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