We are looking for a VFX-Artist! Apply here
About Coffee Stain Studios
Coffee Stain Studios is the biggest development team under the Coffee Stain brand and it's where it all started back in 2010. For the last five years we've been developing Satisfactory. The game has been quite the success in Early Access but there are still things we want to add and finalize before the final release.
Micromanaging is not our style, so everyone needs to take responsibility over their own work. We want everyone to feel like they’re contributing to the end product and thrive towards always becoming better at what they do.
Diversity is something we encourage and support. Not only does creativity thrive when different backgrounds and perspectives are brought together, we also grow as people. Coffee Stain Studios has grown more diverse over the recent years, but we still believe we can improve more.
Role Description
As a VFX-artist you will work closely together with animation, (tech) art, sound and design to find exactly what we should add and where. You will contribute to the team and game by making a lot of amazing particles and other effects. You've hopefully worked in Unreal Engine before and have a good knowledge and understanding regarding everything VFX. You will be using Niagara, Blueprints and anything else to your need to make the coolest VFX.
Your work
Do you like to create anything that moves and that isn't a character or an object? Do you harness the power of fire, water and explosions? Perhaps you even enjoy creating some nice lighting while you are at it? Your passion for creating awesome visuals fuels your drive to constantly learn and improve your skillset. As a VFX Artist at Coffee Stain, you’ll play an important part in our game development process. You’ll work together with all other departments to make the best game possible. No matter what your role is, you are encouraged to be an influential part of our game development.
These are things you’ll do on the job
- Creation of VFX by any means, from Particle systems to mesh solutions with custom materials
- Work together with Art, Tech and Design to ensure the highest quality, experience and performance
- Work with Unreal engine’s blueprint system
- Research and develop workflows & best practices
- Build and manage VFX materials in Unreal engine
Should-haves
- Experience from similar role(s).
- Experience working with Unreal Engine
- Understanding of content creation, 3D engines and shaders
- Experience with Houdini FX or other simulation software
- Practical experience with DCC tools such as blender, maya etc.
- A creative, proactive and motivated mindset
- Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-haves
- Python
- Have a keen interest in playing games and game development beyond VFX
- Lighting and Processing
Practical info
The position is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week on-site.
You will spend the majority of your worktime at our office on Hertig Johans gata in Skövde. At our office we have a casual workplace environment including bicycle parking, our own amazing in-office gym, game and chill-out zones. There are also plenty in-office hangouts and parties.
You’ll be working with a friendly team that consists of both Swedish and International people. We get plenty of self-development opportunities – tutorials, creative time, participation in various industry conferences and events.
Our office is constantly supplied with breakfasts, snacks, fruits, tea and coffee to keep your energy up.
Coffee Stain Studios is part of a family of several studios, creating a network of over a hundred talented game creators. We talk, throw parties, and support each other professionally. We like the combination of being a relatively small team in our studio combined with the gain belonging to a big, warm community, being able to share invaluable knowledge and experiences with our colleagues.
Perks of being a Coffee Stainer
We offer competitive salaries with excellent benefits. We try to follow the Collective Agreement as close as we can, which means payments to your pension fund and insurances. We also believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, so everybody gets time off to work out. In Sweden there is a well-being allowance called Friskvårdsbidrag that covers extra things like gym subscriptions, swimming, massage etc. There is also an option to book massage sessions at the office.
As an employee you will also have creative time every other week which lets your inner passion blossom. You will also have influence over your own work and taking initiative is encouraged. This goes for the projects we work on as well as life at the office in general.
On top of all that you get to work with an awesome team in an amazing and very spacious office!
We look forward to hearing from you!
You can take a closer look at some of our fabulous crew on our YouTube channel: Coffee Stain YouTube Channel
