MidVFXArtist

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