Lead VFX Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the VFX team to achieve exceptional visuals for characters, combat, and environments utilizing Unreal Engine.

• Actively participate in establishing VFX quality benchmarks.

• Develop VFX workflows, procedures, and overall planning in collaboration with Tech, Art, and Design leadership.

• Collaborate with Production to define features, decompose tasks, and guarantee the prompt delivery of high-caliber effects.

• Facilitate cross-department collaboration with Art, Animation, Design, and Tech to address intricate visual and technical challenges.

• Balance hands-on creative work with team leadership responsibilities.

• Integrate VFX with rendering and performance through possible specialization in Tech Art or Lighting Art.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of professional VFX experience in the gaming industry.

• At least 2 years of experience in a Senior/Principal or Lead role, guiding or mentoring a team.

• Proficient in Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara, and familiar with industry-standard VFX tools.

• Demonstrated success in shipping several AA/AAA titles through complete production cycles.

• An impressive portfolio/showreel showcasing high-quality real-time VFX execution, technical creativity, and adaptability in both realistic and stylized art styles.

• Strong foundation in CG technical workflows, color theory, composition, and animation principles.

• Capability to convey technical and artistic insights into clear, actionable feedback.

• History of mentoring artists and defining technical direction.

• Proactive approach to incorporating cutting-edge VFX trends and real-time technologies into the production process.

• Candidates should be located in time zones within +/- 2 hours of Germany (CET/CEST), or possess the willingness and ability to relocate to Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly stipends for remote work and gym memberships.

• A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.

• Tax-free Probonio vouchers available each month.

• Complimentary access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).

• Opportunities for professional advancement with an annual learning & development budget.

• 28 days of paid vacation, along with the 24th and 31st of December off.

• Free language courses.