Lead VFX Artist

2 months ago
Full-time
Lead
AR/VR Development
Rebellion

Rebellion

Rebellion, established in 1992, is a top European multimedia studio acclaimed for Sniper Elite games and 2000 AD comics. With millions of players globally, Rebellion excels in authentic stealth gameplay, setting new standards in the industry.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 1992

Description

  • Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project.
  • Lead, guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists while maintaining high quality standards and a consistent visual language.
  • Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and overall project goals.
  • Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices that keep the team productive and scalable.
  • Provide clear feedback and support the career growth of VFX team members.
  • Own the delivery of VFX content at scale while balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements.
  • Shape project-specific processes and influence VFX pipeline requirements from an early stage of development.
  • Solve complex technical challenges and ensure the team operates smoothly within studio and departmental pipelines.

Requirements

  • Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX.
  • A portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style.
  • Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists and setting standards for quality and efficiency.
  • Expert proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalent tools.
  • Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and real-time optimisation strategies.
  • Ability to define and communicate a clear VFX vision that enhances gameplay and narrative.
  • Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code.
  • Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines.
  • Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation.
  • Experience working in or around proprietary game engines is beneficial.

Benefits

  • 22 days of holiday plus Christmas closure and bank holidays, increasing with service up to 31 days.
  • Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life Assurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Cover.
  • Enhanced Family Leave and an Enhanced Pension Scheme.
  • Interest-free, tax-free loans.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and a range of mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Free parking at the Oxford studio, plus access to free hot drinks, an onsite tuck shop, and local amenities.
  • Relocation support including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support for UK-based remote candidates who need it.

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