If there isn't a directory, it sounds like Vortex didn't deploy. Whenever you install a mod (or finished installing mods, if you're installing multiple), make sure to hit the "Deploy Mods" button that shows up in the "Mods" section of Vortex (oh, and have the mods as Enabled instead of Disabled. Some people forget to do this for some reason). This way, you can be sure that Vortex will create the appropriate links, and as such, the game will load everything, along with tool links being generated in the game folder.