FX Artist

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Founded in 2006 with a core team of just 11 developers, Ubisoft Sofia has grown into a leading AAA game development studio, now comprising over 220 professionals. Initially focused on platform ports and smaller-scale projects, the studio has steadily expanded its capabilities and reputation within the global Ubisoft network.

As of 2025, Ubisoft Sofia has contributed 22 titles across major gaming platforms and technologies. The team’s creative and technical expertise has supported some of Ubisoft’s most iconic franchises, including Assassin’s Creed®, Tom Clancy’s®, and Prince of Persia®.

A longstanding co-development partner on the Assassin’s Creed series, Ubisoft Sofia has played an essential role in bringing to life acclaimed titles such as Black Flag, Origins, Valhalla, Mirage, and most recently, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released in March 2025. Sofia team’s contributions reflect their ongoing importance within the franchise and over the years, the studio has led production on five major Assassin’s Creed projects, including AC Liberation, AC Rogue, The Curse of the Pharaohs (AC Origins DLC), Dawn of Ragnarök (AC Valhalla expansion), AC Mirage for iPhone and iPad and AC Shadows for MacOS.

Today, Ubisoft Sofia stands as a creative force in the region, continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling, design, and innovation in the world of interactive entertainment.

Job Description

Your role

As a FX Artist you will be responsible for creating high quality visual effects with a focus on their aesthetic values, while remaining within technical restrictions. You will work together with Concept, Lighting and Texture Artists, Game and Level Designers to ensure that all the elements of the game are artistically consistent and compelling.

Your daily adventure

CREATE 
Punchy, juicy and compelling in-game visual effects within the scope of the Project’s level of visual fidelity and style

COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY
With Designers, Artists and Programmers in order to achieve aesthetic excellence 

WORK WITHIN TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
Of the platform, the project and the engine 

Qualifications

Your skills 

CORE REQUIREMENTS
Game development experience
A good sense of visual pacing and rhythm
A good sense of visual composition and the micro-storytelling that is done within the realm of FX work
Understanding of particle systems and geometry based visual effects
Experience with Photoshop
Experience with 3ds Max or equivalent 3D package

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Ability to manage your own time and work within deadlines

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Collaborate effectively with other team members
Good level of English

PROBLEM-SOLVER
Proactively search for the best solution

ENTHUSIASM
Interest and desire to work in the game development industry and develop your artistic skills

ADVANTAGES
Experience with animation
Experience with VFX video compositing
Experience with Houdini or Embergen

Additional Information

We offer

Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Employee assistance program
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY
Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English and a demo-reel or portfolio.

All applications will be reviewed with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.