Lead VFX Artist

📋 Description

• Lead and mentor a team of talented VFX Artists, fostering their growth and promoting a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere.

• Create and execute compelling real-time VFX that enhance a variety of in-game scenarios and player experiences.

• Encourage technical proficiency and artistic innovation throughout the VFX pipeline.

• Assist team members in establishing meaningful objectives, advancing their careers, and evaluating performance.

• Work in partnership with other departments—gameplay, cinematics, environments—to produce impactful and immersive visuals.

• Investigate and prototype new workflows, tools, and techniques to expand the possibilities of real-time VFX.

• Ensure all VFX content is optimized for performance and adheres to technical specifications.

• Manage external collaborations: create briefs, assess outsourced work, and uphold high-quality standards.

• Coordinate with Directors and Production to synchronize VFX planning with project milestones and schedules.

• Assist in maintaining a productive and scalable production pipeline.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience as a VFX Artist in the game development industry.

• Successfully shipped at least one AAA title as a Lead VFX Artist or in a similar senior leadership capacity.

• Demonstrated success in a leadership role within a creative setting—someone who has guided others, influenced project outcomes, and facilitated team development.

• Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and the development of real-time VFX.

• Strong skills in both real-time and baked simulations.

• Comprehensive understanding of VFX pipelines and tools, including SideFX Houdini.

• Familiarity with PBR workflows, shaders, real-time rendering, and lighting techniques.

• Advanced capabilities in performance optimization and debugging.

• Ability to independently spearhead high-impact projects and address complex challenges.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in VFX for games is required. Applicants must include a portfolio with their application, as those without one will not be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-funded medical healthcare (including dental, vision, and mental health services).

• Complimentary mental health support, featuring access to counseling, psychiatric care, and various well-being webinars.

• Paid time off — 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, & 12 public holidays annually.

• 401K plan with employer matching contributions.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 monthly to be used for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, education, streaming services, and more.

• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate are entitled to an additional day off during periods of pain.

• RED Parents Network — resources and support for working parents.

• Flexible working hours.

• Training, lectures, and courses — access to internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — designed to help you feel at home when you join the team.

• Dog-friendly office — bring your furry friend to work and take care of them while you’re on the job! There’s always a few pups around to meet.

• Truly international working environment — an opportunity to connect and collaborate with a diverse array of people from across the globe.

• No dress code — we prefer to keep things casual.