This is a 6-month fixed term contract. Who is PlaySide Studios? PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UAE. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry. Position Overview: As our VFX Artist, you will design and implement dynamic, real-time visual effects that bring characters, combat, and environments to life. Using Unreal Engine 5, you will collaborate with the team to create highly optimized, visually stunning effects that clearly communicate gameplay.

Key Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:
• Create highly engaging real-time visual effects that bring characters, unique abilities, dynamic combat sequences, buildings, and surrounding environments to life.
• Build and implement compelling VFX content directly within Unreal Engine 5 by utilizing the Niagara system, custom materials, and other supporting technical assets.




• Work closely alongside the broader team of artists and designers to ensure that all visual effects both look fantastic and clearly communicate critical gameplay mechanics.
• Continuously polish and meticulously optimize all visual effects to ensure they maintain a high bar for visual quality while hitting strict performance targets. What You Bring to the Table:
• Experience creating real-time VFX for games, with a solid portfolio of work.
• Confidence working with Unreal Engine 5, particularly Niagara, materials and content creation workflows.
• A strong eye for timing, colour, movement and visual impact.
• Ability to work independently, take feedback and collaborate with other disciplines. Bonus Points
• Experience with Houdini for procedural content creation.

What We Offer
Here at PlaySide:
• PlayDays
- an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
• Incredible studio based in Docklands with great end-of-trip facilities, and close to multiple public transports options.
• Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
• Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• Half-price gym right around the corner just for PlaySiders.
• Social events including Games night, Karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples

📌 VFX Artist (Melbourne)
🏢 PlaySide Studios
📍 Melbourne