People Can Fly is one of the leading Polish gaming studios and a globally operating AAA game developer that made its mark on the action shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgement and Outriders. We are also one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the world. We have gained a vast know-how as a part of Epic Games family and we have developed our unique, trademark approach to the engine as an independent studio. We are rapidly growing, ambitious company looking for the most promising talents working in the game industry.

In December 2020 studios’ holding company PCF Group S.A. debuted as a public company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Over the last 5 years, our studios have grown up from 40 to over 350 people, whom we affectionately call ‘Aviators’. In addition to our headquarters in Warsaw, we have studios located in Poland (Lodz and Rzeszow), the UK (Newcastle), the US (New York and Chicago), and Canada (Montreal) – with plans to expand even further in near future! Recently, our family was extended with a newly formed partnership with Game On, a creative motion capture, animation, and audio studio with a portfolio of AAA collaborations.

To foster the creative process, we make sure that our culture stays informal, whilst direct communication and a quick decision-making process really matter. As a PCF aviator, you will have a real impact on the games we’re working on. We also offer access to solid know-how, creative resources, and constructive feedback at every stage of development. Our modus operandi is based on staying dynamic, evolving in sync with gaming industry trends and focusing on delivering creative solutions in any circumstances.

During the pandemic, we have successfully transitioned to a remote work model, and we aim to develop it further and keep this option available to most of our employees. And with millions of players embracing our recent hit, Outriders, we can guarantee that you will work on the projects with true impact on the whole gaming community.

The role regards the project that is yet to be announced.

Take flight on this amazing journey with us and spread your wings in the game industry!

Job Description

Following the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in process of VFX creation
Creating ambient environment effects that enhance mood, tell a story, and make the world feel alive
Working with the designers to create effects for scripted events and story moments
Creating gameplay effects that make the world feel exciting, and that gives the player necessary gameplay feedback
Working with the lighting department to create an atmosphere, a sense of depth in the scene, and to reinforce the color palette
Creating high-fidelity effects for cinematics and marketing material
Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware, and work with the engineers to expand the VFX toolset
Analyzing the scene for performance issues, and ensure all effects are built in the most efficient way possible
Using every tool at your disposal to create effects for the game (traditional particles, pixel shaders and vertex shaders for animated materials, baked physics simulations, stock animation, etc.)
Looking for feedback and direction after self-investigation

Qualifications

A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience as a VFX artist in game development
A critical eye and a good feeling for the timing, animation, and motion of real-world objects and visual effects
Solid understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points
Experience with a variety of techniques and tools for creating VFX animation (standard particle systems, fluid sims, physics sims, etc.)
Able to take direction and implement feedback
Experience with UE tools for VFX creation (of any other similar engine tools)
Experience in creating pixel and vertex shaders
Good understanding of the constraints of real-time VFX
Ability to create all source art needed for VFX (textures, geometry, flipbooks, normal maps, vector field textures, etc.)
Desire and knowledge of how to push our effects and editing tools further
Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Open-minded team player attitude
Strong work ethic and self-motivated
Passionate about playing and making video games

Nice to have

HLSL shader creation experience
Texturing, modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting experience
Shipped-title experience

Additional Information

A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
In-company Polish and English language classes.
Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.