VFX Artist Jobs overview: Digital Sun is one of Europe’s most exciting indie game development studios, known for creating visually impressive and innovative gaming experiences. With several successful titles already released, the studio continues to push artistic and technical boundaries while developing ambitious new projects for global audiences.Based in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Valencia, Digital Sun offers a highly collaborative and creative work environment where artists, developers, and designers work together to build memorable game worlds. The company is now looking for a talented VFX Artist to join its in-house team and create stunning visual effects that elevate gameplay and immerse players in unforgettable experiences.This role is ideal for passionate VFX professionals who enjoy combining artistic creativity with technical problem‑solving inside modern game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine.VFX Artist Job OverviewJob Title VFX ArtistCompany Digital Sun GamesIndustry Video Game DevelopmentJob Type Full-TimeWork Model In-House / HybridLocation Valencia, SpainExperience Required Professional Industry ExperienceDepartment Art & Visual EffectsWork Schedule 35 Hours Per WeekGame Engines Unity & Unreal EngineSalary DetailsMid‑Level VFX Artist €30,000 – €40,000 per yearExperienced Game VFX Artist €40,000 – €52,000 per yearSenior Talent Negotiable Based On ExpertiseSalary packages are competitive and based on portfolio quality, technical expertise, game production experience, and artistic skills.Role OverviewAs a VFX Artist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high‑quality visual effects that enhance gameplay, environments, combat systems, and cinematic moments. Your work will help shape the visual identity and atmosphere of upcoming game projects.You will collaborate closely with artists, programmers, animators, and game designers to ensure all visual effects integrate smoothly into gameplay systems while maintaining strong artistic consistency and real‑time performance optimization.This position requires a balance of artistic talent and technical understanding, especially within particle systems, shaders, lighting, and real‑time rendering workflows.Key Responsibilities- Creating real‑time visual effects for gameplay, environments, combat, and cinematic sequences.- Designing particle systems, shaders, and animated effects inside Unity and Unreal Engine.- Collaborating with art and programming teams to implement optimized VFX solutions.- Producing stylized and realistic effects that support gameplay immersion and visual storytelling.- Working with lighting, textures, materials, and color to achieve polished results.- Optimizing VFX assets for performance across multiple platforms.- Supporting environmental atmosphere creation using smoke, fire, magic, weather, explosions, and other dynamic effects.- Maintaining visual consistency with the game’s artistic direction.- Participating in creative discussions and technical problem‑solving during production.This role offers an exciting opportunity for artists who enjoy experimentation and pushing visual quality in modern indie games.Digital Sun is searching for candidates with strong creative ability, technical understanding, and experience producing real‑time visual effects for games.Required Skills & Qualifications- Proven experience as a VFX Artist in the gaming industry.- Strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing real-time visual effects work.- Excellent proficiency with:- Unity- Unreal Engine- Strong understanding of:- Particle systems- Shader workflows- Real‑time rendering- Artistic eye for:- Lighting- Color- Motion- Composition- Visual detail- Ability to create high‑quality textures, effects, and animations for gameplay.- Strong communication and collaboration skills.- Comfortable working in a Spanish and English‑speaking environment.Candidates should demonstrate the ability to combine artistic creativity with technical efficiency while working within production pipelines.Preferred Skills- Experience with shader programming languages such as:- HLSL- GLSL- Familiarity with 3D software including:- Maya- Blender- Previous experience working on:- 3D games- Stylized game projects- Real‑time VFX pipelines- Experience scripting in:- C# within Unity- Understanding of animation and rendering workflows.- Knowledge of optimization techniques for consoles and PC platforms.Applicants with technical shader knowledge and strong gameplay‑oriented VFX portfolios will stand out during the hiring process.Work‑Life Balance BenefitsFlexible Working Hours Adjustable schedulesHybrid Flexibility Remote work one day per weekReduced Work Week 35‑hour weekly scheduleCreative Collaboration Friendly and supportive environmentCareer Growth Opportunity to work on innovative indie gamesEmployee Benefits- Free Breakfast – Complimentary breakfast at the office- Health Insurance – Support Private healthcare subsidy- Mental Health Support – Wellness‑focused programs- Language Classes – Free English & Spanish lessons- Dining Benefits – Meal‑related support- Team Events – Social gatherings and activitiesWhy Join Digital Sun?Working at Digital Sun Games offers VFX artists the chance to contribute to visually ambitious indie games while working alongside experienced industry professionals. The studio values innovation, experimentation, and artistic excellence. Team members are encouraged to push creative boundaries and actively contribute to the development process.This opportunity is ideal for artists who want to:- Work on high‑quality indie game productions- Improve technical VFX skills- Build an impressive professional portfolio- Collaborate within experienced game development teams- Gain exposure to modern real‑time rendering workflowsLiving in Valencia, SpainValencia is one of Europe’s top destinations for creative professionals and game developers. The city combines modern infrastructure, beautiful beaches, rich culture, and a growing technology industry.Valencia offers an excellent quality of life with affordable living costs compared to many major European cities, making it an attractive location for international artists and developers.Final ThoughtsThis is an exciting opportunity for talented VFX professionals who want to work in a highly creative indie game studio environment. Artists who enjoy creating immersive real‑time effects, experimenting with shaders, and enhancing gameplay visuals will thrive in this role.If you are passionate about visual storytelling and modern game VFX pipelines, the VFX Artist position at Digital Sun could be the perfect next step in your gaming career.#J-18808-Ljbffr