Effects Artist

Stray Bombay
Posted Jun 23, 2026
Effects Artist We work together in person, in Bellevue, WA, USA Apply now! We’re always looking to add talented individuals to our team.Valve is an entertainment and technology company driven to design and deliver extraordinary experiences to customers around the globe. We hire people with broad skill sets who also exhibit deep expertise.Effects Artists at Valve work with a world-class group of software engineers, artists, writers, animators, and designers who are continually creating and releasing entertainment experiences to players around the globe. We're hoping to add your expertise in visual effects to our team! We at Valve collaborate in small teams of artists and programmers to quickly iterate and execute content that ships on a weekly basis on multiple platforms: game engine, UI, linear media, web, and more while also contributing to longer-term tool development. Our multi-disciplinary teams solve complex visual problems in a self-directed and efficient way. We manage our own time while being keenly aware of other needs and requirements across different company projects. Join a team with a strong sense of design, timing, and creativity with the ability to also work in a highly technical capacity. If you're seeking an opportunity to work on genre-defining games with other world-class artists, consider joining Valve.Like most roles at Valve, we don't have headcount targets, we aren’t actively looking to fill an open position, and we don’t generally require specific credentials or qualifications. We’re just always looking for great people to hire.Intrigued? Send us your resume.Sorry, we do not accept student portfolios or reels. Apply now! What We Offer An organization where 100% of time is dedicated as groups see fit The opportunity to collaborate with experts across a range of disciplines A work environment and flexible schedule in support of families and domestic partnerships A culture eager to become stronger through diversity of all forms Exceptional health insurance coverage Unrivaled employer match for our 401(k) retirement plan Generous vacation and family leave On-site amenities in support of health and efficiency Fertility and adoption assistance Reimbursement for child care during interviews Valve strives to improve the diversity of our teams to better serve our diverse global audience. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status or disability status. Valve is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. You're applying! Name Email address How did you discover this opportunity at Valve? LinkedIn ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Other Recruiting Website Event (GDC, GDoC, GHC/AnitaB., etc.) Steam: I'm a User! Employee Referral Web Search I went straight to Valvesoftware.com Other So interesting! Please share a bit more if you're willing... Thanks for letting us know! Which website was it? Great! Who referred you? Well met! Which event did you attend? Attach your documents. Please include a resume. (We like .pdf, .doc & .docx files.) Choose files. No files chosen. Submit your application. Submitting your application... Hold tight while we upload your application. Uh-oh. That didn't work. ...

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