3D Visual Effect Artist - Volunteer – Remote - Indie Dark Fantasy Shooter game in UNITED KINGDOM

Currently not a Paid Position!

X-Quick Software is an independent game development studio dedicated to creating immersive dark fantasy experiences. Founded by a passionate solo developer, we specialize in building atmospheric worlds with rich storytelling, engaging gameplay, and striking visuals. Our mission is to craft games that challenge players with relentless gameplay and haunting narratives, delivering memorable and impactful experiences. As a growing indie studio, we focus on innovation, quality, and community engagement to shape the future of dark fantasy gaming.

This is a remote role for a Volunteer Visual Effects (VFX) Artist working on Nythe, an Indie Dark Fantasy Shooter.

The VFX Artist will be responsible for designing and implementing stunning visual effects that enhance the atmosphere, combat, and world of Nythe. This includes particle systems, environmental effects, weapon FX, spell FX, and cinematic flourishes, all aligned with the game’s dark and gothic tone.

You’ll collaborate closely with designers, animators, and environment artists to bring the game’s world to life with eerie, impactful visual storytelling.

• Proficiency with VFX tools (Niagara in Unreal Engine 5, or similar particle systems)
• Knowledge of materials, shaders, and lighting fundamentals
• Experience creating realistic or stylized effects (smoke, fire, blood, magic, etc.)
• Strong artistic sense and understanding of composition, timing, and visual clarity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Passion for dark fantasy aesthetics and atmospheric design

• Design and implement VFX for weapons, abilities, and environmental interactions
• Create visual effects that enhance gameplay feedback and mood
• Work with the art and design teams to maintain a consistent dark fantasy style
• Optimize effects for performance without sacrificing visual quality
• Collaborate on iteration and feedback loops for polish and consistency
• Implement effects directly into Unreal Engine 5

• Experience with VFX creation in Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara, materials, shaders)
• Familiarity with Blender or other 3D tools for mesh-based effects
• Basic understanding of lighting and post-processing in Unreal Engine
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively on Discord
• Commitment to contributing regularly until the demo milestone is reached

• Experience with stylized or cinematic effects pipelines
• Knowledge of blueprints and basic scripting in Unreal Engine
• Previous work on indie or student projects
• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing your effects work

• Full credit in the demo and final game
• The chance to be part of a serious, creative indie project
• Potential opportunities for paid work once funding is secured (an investor group is already watching our progress)
• A collaborative, friendly, and feedback-driven Discord-based team environment

This is currently an unpaid volunteer position focused on completing Nythe’s vertical slice for investors.

If you’re passionate about dark fantasy and want to help craft a world filled with haunting visuals and atmosphere, we’d love to have you on board.

📧 Contact: https://discord.gg/YqCBXTfg

Please send your portfolio or demo reel by directly messaging our moderator on Discord.