Lead VFX Artist

November 15, 2024

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Game Development

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2021

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

🌍 Social Impact

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📋 Description

• As our new Lead VFX Artist, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance and output of a talented team of visual effects artists, guiding them to create visually stunning and technically proficient effects that align with the artistic vision and gameplay mechanics of our AAA projects. • You will manage the VFX team, delegate tasks efficiently, and ensure that all VFX work is delivered on time and to the highest quality standard. • You will also be hands-on, providing mentorship and actively contributing to the VFX pipeline when necessary.

🎯 Requirements

• Prior experience working on a major AAA game title. • Extensive experience in creating real-time visual effects for AAA games. • Mastery of industry-standard software including Houdini, Maya/Max, Photoshop/Substance, Embergen, and Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara/Blueprint). • Proven ability to deliver visually stunning and technically proficient VFX that enhance the gameplay experience. • Experience with VFX pipeline automation. • Previous experience leading and managing a team of VFX artists. • Strong organizational and delegation skills, with the ability to balance both operational responsibilities and management tasks. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team through complex, multi-disciplinary features from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery. • Familiarity with outsourcing workflows and managing external teams. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with multiple departments and teams. • Active listening skills, enabling you to understand the needs and concerns of your team and address them effectively. • Ability to diplomatically address feedback, risks, and concerns, while maintaining a solution-oriented approach.

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health • Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success • Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years • Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties • And even more benefits based on your location! • 25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you • Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA • Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash • Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too! • Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.