Jobs – ROCKFISH Games GmbH

Open Positions

Are you a creative and passionate game developer with a love for all things space? If so, we want you on our team to help us continue making the best space games in the industry!

At ROCKFISH Games, we specialize in creating games that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the space genre. For over a decade, we’ve been providing space game fans with immersive star systems to explore that are filled with exciting spaceship battles and sci-fi adventures.

From exploring derelict space stations and strange new planets to epic battles in deep space our EVERSPACE series is full of excitement and wonder. We’re looking for talented game developers who’d like to join us in expanding our universe through new PC and console adventures, rocket-propelled by Unreal Engine 5.

If fast-paced space combat in the best tradition of Freelancer combined with 6DOF movement à la Descent and a good dose of fresh ideas is your thing, we would love to hear from you. See our open roles below or reach out with an initiative application if you feel your skills would be a good fit for the ROCKFISH Games team.

VFX Artist (f/m/d)

Are you a master of Unreal Engine, Niagara scripting, and creating complex materials? We’re on the lookout for a talented VFX Artist to join our incredible team at ROCKFISH Games. We push the boundaries of gaming and create unforgettable experiences, and we need someone with a passion for visual effects to help us make our games truly spectacular. If you thrive on crafting breathtaking visual effects and want to be part of our adventure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As part of the VFX team, you’ll be the creative powerhouse behind the stunning visual effects in our upcoming games. From mesmerizing explosions to subtle environmental effects, your expertise will bring our virtual worlds to life. Join us in creating effects that captivate players, enhance storytelling, and elevate our games to new heights!

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality visual effects that enhance the player’s experience and immersion in the game
Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure the visual effects align with the overall vision of the game
Optimize visual effects for performance without sacrificing quality, ensuring smooth gameplay
Author and integrate highly optimized game assets
Utilize Unreal Engine’s Niagara system and scripting to create complex and dynamic effects
Create and refine materials using Unreal Engine to achieve the desired visual fidelity

Requirements

Professional experience with Unreal Engine
High proficiency in Niagara and Niagara scripting
High proficiency in creating complex Unreal materials
Ability to author highly optimized game assets
Good knowledge of Unreal Blueprints
Basic understanding of HLSL/GLSL shader language
Proficiency in German

Bonus Skills

Passion for gaming
Experience with Houdini
Experience with Substance Designer
Experience with Blender
Knowledge of Physically Based Rendering (PBR)

Start date: immediately

Apply Now!

ROCKFISH Games GmbH

Eduardstraße 46 – 48
20257 Hamburg
Germany

(+49)40.854.106-100

jobs[at]rockfishgames.com

Technical Artist (f/m/d)

Are you a guardian of performance and a master of pipelines? We are looking for a dedicated Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and engineering at ROCKFISH Games. While our artists create breathtaking worlds, we need your technical expertise to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.

If you love digging into the profiler, optimizing workflows, and supporting the art team with smart tools, we want to hear from you! As a Technical Artist, you will be the backbone of our content creation pipeline. You won’t just be implementing shaders; you will identify performance bottlenecks, ensure asset validity, and empower our art team to deliver high-fidelity visuals using the latest Unreal Engine 5 features like Nanite and Lumen without compromising framerates.