3D VFX Artist

Master Stylized Combat Visuals That Define Gameplay Feel

High-impact gameplay depends on visual clarity and emotional intensity. The 3D VFX Artist shapes how players experience every action, translating design into immersive effects for global audiences. This role supports long-term growth with Emapta, offering a top-tier environment for artists to refine their craft and build a lasting global career.

Role Snapshot

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day shift, Consecutive days off

Work Setup: Work From Home/Remote - Vietnam

Benefits

• Standard Government benefits
• Work from home arrangement
• 12 days annual leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as a Game VFX Artist
• Hands-on experience in creating real-time VFX for games
• Strong proficiency in 3Ds Max (mandatory)
• Solid understanding of timing and readability
• Solid understanding of shape language and color theory
• Strong ability to apply stylized exaggeration for anime or Digimon aesthetics
• Ability to create and edit FX textures
• Ability to build particle-based effects in 3Ds Max
• Ability to work within performance limits such as draw calls, overdraw, and texture size
• Portfolio showcasing VFX used in shipped games or commercial projects

Bonus Skills

• Experience in anime-style or stylized games
• Familiarity with Photoshop or After Effects for VFX asset creation
• Basic knowledge of shaders
• Experience in creating VFX in Unreal Engine 5
• Understanding of gameplay readability concepts such as telegraphing and warning FX
• Strong English communication skills for collaboration in an international team

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create gameplay VFX in Anime or Digimon style
• Produce skill and attack effects
• Produce hit and impact effects
• Produce buff, debuff, and status effects
• Create loop effects such as aura, charge, and idle FX
• Ensure VFX deliver clear timing and strong gameplay readability
• Align all effects with established art direction and gameplay design
• Optimize VFX to maintain strong in-game performance
• Use 3Ds Max as the primary tool for VFX creation and editing
• Collaborate with animators, 3D artists, team leads, and game producers
• Iterate and polish VFX based on art direction feedback and gameplay testing

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing independent game development studio specializing in high-quality online multiplayer experiences. Focused on PC platforms and expanding into mobile, they develop projects inspired by globally recognized entertainment IPs, delivering engaging experiences for passionate gaming communities worldwide.

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At Emapta Vietnam, careers are built with intention. Work with global clients, gain exposure to world-class standards, and grow in an environment designed for long-term success. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia, Emapta stands among the region's most respected employers, committed to empowering talent through stability, opportunity, and continuous development.

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