Responsibilities
- Create Visual Effects for gameplay abilities (spells), creatures, custom scripted events and for environmental decoration using Particle Effects, models and custom shaders.
- Occasional contributions to cinematic VFX depending on project demands
Requirements
- Strong portfolio showing complex real-time VFX with a preference for "Magical VFX", demonstrating a solid understanding of color, composition and timing. Portfolio should include a variety of styles and types of VFX.
- Intermediate knowledge of any DCC package (e.g. Maya, Blender, Houdini).
- Must be willing to work onsite in the Studio
- A professional level of written and spoken English*
Nice to haves
- Portfolio that shows a wide range of visual effects, from Magical/Fantasy to realistic fire and destruction.
- Houdini/Substance/Maya knowledge.
- Production experience in Unreal, Unity or other modern engine.
- Having shipped a game -no matter how small- or completed a student project.
- Experience creating custom shaders using node-based tools or scripting (e.g. HLSL)
What we offer
- An international team of over 400 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with likeminded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
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What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards








