Keywords Studios
Media
MidVFXArtist
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“Mid VFX Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: Real-time VFX, Shader networks, Game engines. Create real-time VFX. Optimize real-time VFX”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Residing in Japan, Valid work authorization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years experience, Foundational art pipeline knowledge, Artistic eye, Practical art creation, Practical animation creation, Shader development skills, VFX/Particles skills, Pipeline tool development, Real-time physics simulations, Scripting proficiency, Coding proficiency, Modern game engine experience, Industry DCC package knowledge, Relevant development package skills, Fluent in Japanese, High English proficiency
Nice to Have
AAA game development experience, Console development familiarity, Motion graphics experience, Interface animation experience, In-engine VFX for UI, Traditional art skills, Drawing skills, Painting skills
What You'll Do.
Optimize real-time VFX
Create shader networks
Implement shader networks
Optimize shader networks
Support rendering needs
Integrate rendering techniques
Integrate procedural methods
Collaborate with artists
Collaborate with technical artists
Participate in reviews
Participate in feedback sessions
Participate in iterative development
Share technical insights
Stay current on optimisation
Create technical documentation
Maintain technical documentation
Identify technical debt
Identify production risks
Propose technical solutions
Test technical solutions
Document technical solutions
Maintain awareness of technologies
Maintain awareness of engine updates
Maintain awareness of industry trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross discipline collaboration; Lead artists; Technical artists; Within the team
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Ownership & Rendering * Creation and optimisation of real-time VFX and shader networks to achieve the game's visual goals. * Design, implement, and optimise complex real-time shader networks and materials to support both VFX and general rendering needs (e.g., custom rendering passes, post-effects). * Support research and integrate innovative rendering techniques, specialised VFX tools and procedural methods to push the visual quality bar. Cross Discipline Collaboration * Work closely with lead artists and technical artists to translate vfx into final in-game assets. * Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. * Share learnings, technical insights, and new workflows within the team, and stay current on best practices in real-time VFX and optimisation. Documentation & Research * Create and maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation. * Proactively identify technical debt and potential future production risks, proposing, testing and documenting long-term technical solutions. * Maintain an active awareness of emerging technologies, engine updates, and industry trends to ensure the studio's technical art practices remain competitive and efficient. ## Qualifications Required Skills
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