PLAY, GROW and WINTo be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.About The PositionBlack Shamrock is looking for a talented Lead VFX Artist to be part of our creative team working on ambitious AAA PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC games. This is a full-time position which involves working in an international environment.The ideal candidate will have a great aesthetic eye, strong technical understanding of particle systems, such as Niagara in UE5, and be able to take creative direction from the Art Director and Creative Director.ResponsibilitiesCreating AAA quality VFX that respects the project's technical and artistic constraints.Oversee the visual development of VFX projects from inception to final delivery, ensuring both artistic and technical standards are met.Work closely with creative teams and producers to grasp project requirements and create visual concepts that align with the overall creative vision.Lead artistic and technical direction to the VFX team, directing them in the creation of visual effects elements and promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.Showcase a comprehensive understanding of best practices, production pipelines and workflows.Mentor & lead members of the team.Maintain balance between quality and performance.Communicating with external stakeholder teams.Support the Art Director in any ad hoc tasks and duties.Qualifications8+ years of experience in the gaming industry, and as a VFX artist on an AAA project.Solid understanding of CG VFX, both in real-time engines and software rendering.Exceptional aesthetic eye.Ability to work with different disciplines to deliver VFX which follows the art direction whilst also acknowledging and enhancing the game design.Experience creating particle effects in a real time engine such as Niagara.Working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Maya, After Effects, UE5, etc.)Superb problem-solving skills, both creative and technical.Great interpersonal and communication skills.A strong portfolio/showreel.Good to haveExperience with Houdini & Embergen.Experience of different game engines and production pipelines is desirable.About UsFounded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.About Our TeamBlack Shamrock was founded in 2016 and acquired by the Virtuos Group in 2017. The studio is Ireland's largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative, and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.Our in-house and full-service capabilities include narrative, game, sound and level design, animation, art, rigging, engineering, and graphics, to name a few areas our skilled team members work on. At Black Shamrock, we take pride in helping put Dublin on the world map as the birthplace of award-winning AAA games.What We OfferBeing part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in IrelandDynamic career paths contributing to some of the world's biggest AAA titles in gamingOpportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented cultureHealthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangementsComprehensive company healthcare planOccupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunitiesBank for paid sick leave and wellness leaveSubsidised leaveRelocation supportTaxsaver plansCareer and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility ProgramPeople matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.